basically the title, just kinda throwing this out there for the sake of discussion.

i've always kinda thought it's a "you know it when you hear it" type of thing but was wondering if there were any concrete attributes that make certain bands "psychedelic" and others not. For example, i wouldn't consider nirvana or alice in chains to be psychedelic, but their music isn't terribly different in sound from say, jesus lizard or maybe even sleep? riff heavy, distortion, etc. is it maybe lyrical content? or just the kind of inspiration that seems to drive it? interested to hear your thoughts

This track is my fave from Wooden Shjips, I’ve scoured the web and cannot find the lyrics anywhere online. Music apps don’t have them either nor YouTube. Any fans out there that can assist?!

What effects artists like Pond, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Tame Impala use to give their vocals that groovy, spacey vibe?

TLDR - Please drop songs that although aren't explicitly 'psychedelic rock' have something in common with the genre. Can be from any style ... global folk/classical traditions, European art music traditions, blues/jazz, other styles of rock ...

Recently I had a conversation with my friend where I suggested that some of my favourite 'punk' sounds were the result of bands that weren't explicitly trying to be punk.

I was wondering whether anyone has any suggestions for this regarding psych rock or rather psych music more generally?

For example, someone on here said that The Grateful Dead 'realised the psychedelic aspects of traditional music' or something. Now that's an interesting idea...

Also, there are lots of cases of sounds being considered psychedelic because of their co-option by psychedelic rock bands (for example, Indian classical music). Ravi Shankar, for one, would have been upset at having his music being called 'psychedelic' but to a Western post-sixties ear, for better or worse, sitars and drones are widely considered a 'psychedelic' sound.

I'm really asking because I often find that music that is made outside of the particular conventions of the style and genre that they are often 'filed with' can lead to exciting revelations... I'm sometimes a psych rock musician and I almost feel like its more invigorating to dig music thats not actually trying to be psychedelic than that which is, when seeking original inspiration ...

For example, recently I've been very excited by an avant-garde influences of The Beatles CD, which has everything from Ravi Shankar, Ornette Coleman, AMM, Karlheinz Stockhausen...

What have you guys got?

Anybody a fan of these guys ? I just found them. They only have one EP out so far but sound to me like Ozric Tentacles meets Khruangbin.

I get that they are a little more inaccessible than other bands... but geez!! Nobody even talking primal Dead jams! Ya'll! Go to relisten.com and go check out some 68/69 shows. If you want some real fucking hardcore psychedelic rock, opt for 1968. This is when they were 100% on that muthaphuckin shit - heads full of acid, hearts full of dreams, and fingers full of lead. Holy fucking shit. Here's some shows to check out from 68 -

2/2/68 @ Crystal Ballroom, Portland

2/14/68 @ Carousel Ballroom, SF

3/16/68 @ Carousel Ballroom, SF

9/2/68 @ Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm, Sultan, WA

10/20/68 @ Greek Theatre, Berkley, CA

12/21/68 @ Shrine Exhibition Hall, LA

Let me know if you want some 69 shows too. Please enjoy this wonderful material - and cast aside your preconceived notions of this band

Hi guys, new here

I have been looking for a song featured in this Yugioh - yeah, of all topics - related video for years (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD40luObcek&t=197s), the song appears from 3:12 to about 3:16. Is the only clue that I got, Shazam doesn't get it because it is too short, so I would love if you could help me out. Thanks beforehand.

The Psychedelic Sounds Of and Easter Everywhere are now albums with are inextricably linked in my mind at this point, having left such a lasting impression. There’s just something profoundly captivating about this band that’s difficult to put into words. For one, the swirling electric jug sound, which permeates nearly every track, is simply brilliant; it really helps add to the psychedelic and trippy nature of the songs in my opinion. I’ve yet to encounter any other band that uses such a distinctive sound.

The lead singer’s distinctive voice really adds to the band’s psychedelic sound as well in my opinion, and I find it very compelling. I’ve also explored some of Roky Erickson’s solo work and found it enjoyable.

To me listening to their albums feels like transcending into an entirely different dimension and realm at times, especially with headphones, which is what I really enjoy. It’s just pure psychedelia, particularly “Easter Everywhere”, which is my absolute favourite from their catalog.

I record this album some years ago

Enjoy it !!

https://superfats.bandcamp.com/album/guadal

I absolutely love listening to psychedelic rock on acid and I have a decent playlist but I need more songs. Any recommendations?