"Well, LSD was pretty popular in the music culture for a time, so it would figure that the results would show up in the music. Just as today's music is fortified with all kinds of artificial sweeteners. Not that we should look down on the Splenda crowd! High Fructose Corn Syrup Rock never resulted in a major movement that I'm aware of. Then again, maybe it did. "
Psych branched off from early blues and folk and lead the way in the evolution of 'conventional' music. Nowadays, psychedelic rock is a fire ready to catch alight with just a little more kindling yet. More and more 'neo-psychedelic' bands have risen to popularity such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Tame Impala and Neutral Milk Hotel. I couldn't be more happy about this and The BJM are definitely one of my favourite bands however, them aside, there is generally no match for the real pioneers of the genre. Have a listen to a few of the real-deals of psychedelic rock and see for yourself.
FYI- The image above is a painting of Albert Hoffman, discoverer of LSD, by psychedelic artist Alex Grey.You might recognise his style from his album artwork for Tool. He's an incredible artist and an insightful person.
Whatcha Gonna Do About It- The Litter
Action Woman- The Litter
A Legal Matter- The Litter
Rack My Mind- The Litter
It's Safe To Say- Bubble Puppy
Elizabeth- Bubble Puppy
Lonely- Bubble Puppy
Road To St Stephens- Bubble Puppy
I've Got to Reach You- Bubble Puppy
Barnyard Blues- 13th Floor Elevators
Doctor Doom- 13th Floor Elevators
Down By The River- 13th Floor Elevators
Scarlet and Gold- 13th Floor Elevators
Thru' The Rhythm- 13th Floor Elevators
You Don't Know- 13th Floor Elevators
Kingdom Of Heaven- 13th Floor Elevators
Where There's Woman- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
Grown So Ugly- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
I'm Glad- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet- The Blues Magoos
Gotta Get Away- The Blues Magoos
Sometimes I Think About- The Blues Magoos
