[Intoxicating Vibes] A Beginner’s Guide to Classic Psychedelic Rock Songs (Western Music)
In the 1960s, a kind of culture called psychedelia emerged among people who used hallucinogenic drugs, and musicians influenced by that culture expressed it in music as psychedelic rock.
Although the boom was short-lived, even in the 2020s globally renowned bands like Tame Impala and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are still distilling its influence into their own unique sounds.
This article introduces classic and famous tracks that are essential to discussing the history of rock, focusing on the standards of psychedelic rock.
If you’re new to the genre, use this article as a starting point and dive into the deep allure of psych.
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This FortuneIslet
Islet is a Welsh rock band formed in 2009, and they performed in Japan in January 2012.
“This Fortune” is a track from the album “Illuminated People,” released in 2012.
Wait for the SummerYeasayer
Yeasayer is an American rock band formed in 2006, and they performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in 2010.
“Wait for the Summer” is a track from their debut album “All Hour Cymbals,” released in 2007.
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Im Garten SandosaAmon Düül
Amon Düül was a West German rock band formed in Munich that was active from 1967 to 1971.
“Im Garten Sandosa” is included on the album “Psychedelic Underground,” released in 1969.
In the FlowersAnimal Collective
Animal Collective is an American band formed in the 1990s by childhood friends from Baltimore.
“In the Flowers” is a track from their 2009 album Merriweather Post Pavilion, which reached number 13 on the U.S.
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High CoinThe Charlatans
The Charlatans were an American psychedelic rock band formed in San Francisco, active from 1964 to 1968.
“High Coin” is a track from the album “The Charlatans,” released in 1969.
Face Without a SoulStatus Quo
Status Quo is a British rock band formed in 1962, centered around Francis Rossi, and was originally named “The Spectres.” “Face Without a Soul” is a track from the album “Spare Parts,” released in 1969.
I Can’t Stop Your Memoryof Montreal
Of Montreal is an American band formed in 1996 around Kevin Barnes, and they are also known for Kevin’s flamboyant stage performances.
“I Can’t Stop Your Memory” is a track from the 1997 album Cherry Peel.