Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship, Blows Against the Empire (side A)

The closest comparison I can think of to 1970's Blows Against the Empire is the recent reissues of Bobb Trimble's albums. It's comparably diverse, ranging from somewhat introverted folk to heavy and almost glam-like sections. While the overtly political lyrics on such a record might unfortunately be perceived as dated, it otherwise could be fashionable if rediscovered. The likely obstacle to such a renaissance, it seems, is Kantner's having transformed "Jefferson Starship" from his eccentric solo album into a duller hit-making rock band. The psychedelic cover art (apart from the weird silver leaf inside of the gatefold) and booklet reflect the album's era more than it matches the odd contents.