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1967 Essential Psychedelic Recordings
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
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Everyone knows this one...
Magical Mystery Tour (1990)Magical Mystery Tour (1990) by The Beatles
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and this one.
John Wesley HardingJohn Wesley Harding by Bob Dylan
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Dylan's contribution.
Buffalo SpringfieldBuffalo Springfield by Buffalo Springfield
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Buffalo Springfield. Psychedelic Folk Rock.
Buffalo Springfield AgainBuffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
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Later that year.
Younger Than YesterdayYounger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
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Drug induced music melds into a strange but beautiful recording.
Safe as MilkSafe as Milk by Captain Beefheart
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Weirdness meets American roots.
The Time Has ComeThe Time Has Come by The Chambers Brothers
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The time had come for Psychedelic Soul.
Electric Music for the Mind and BodyElectric Music for the Mind and Body by Country Joe & the Fish
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This'll blow your mind....
Disraeli GearsDisraeli Gears by Cream
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Hard rock joins the fun.
Mellow YellowMellow Yellow by Donovan
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Truly a fine recording. Psychedelic folk at it's absolute pinnacle.
The DoorsThe Doors by The Doors
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Doors of perception poetry and music to match. "Strange Days" was released later this year. Indeed.
The Trip: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Trip: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Electric Flag
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Mike Bloomfield creates a soundtrack to an acid trip. Well sort of... but this set a precedence for horns in a rock band that groups like Chicago would later advance under the psychedelic banner. Check out the superior "A Long Time Comin'" released in 1968.
UndergroundUnderground by The Electric Prunes
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Organized bizarre sounds melt into a cohesive whole. Also recommended is the "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" album released earlier in '67.
Absolutely FreeAbsolutely Free by Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
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Don't forget the satire. "Lumpy Gravy" was also released in 1967.
Grateful DeadGrateful Dead by Grateful Dead
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San Francisco.
After Bathing at Baxter'sAfter Bathing at Baxter's by Jefferson Airplane
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More of San Francisco.
Surrealistic PillowSurrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
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Surrealistic and an absolutely incredible album.
Are You ExperiencedAre You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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This album absolutely changed the music scene forever. Rock would never be the same.
Axis: Bold as LoveAxis: Bold as Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Then Jimi creates another masterpiece.
Pulsating DreamPulsating Dream by Kaleidoscope
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David Lindley started out with this mix of Psychedelia and Turkish music!!?? Excellent! Grab this one while you can, since it appears to be disappearing into cutout land.
Tangerine DreamTangerine Dream by Kaleidoscope
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Not the same band as Lindley's. This is the English band with the same name and a completely different sound. Well worth the chance purchase.
Something Else by the KinksSomething Else by the Kinks by The Kinks
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Great songwriting.
Forever ChangesForever Changes by Love
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If I were to pick one album that was equal to Sgt. Pepper's that people generally don't know about, this is it. Incredible baroque Psychedelia.
Moby GrapeMoby Grape by Moby Grape
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More from San Francisco. Great band, great songs, great guitar playing, great vocals and harmonies. Why aren't they more famous... the old story: bad management. Also, check out the "Wow" release
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd(Deluxe Edition, 2CD)Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd(Deluxe Edition, 2CD) by The Monkees
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In early '67 they released "More of the Monkees". Psychedelic!?? Well, maybe not. "Headquarters" was released mid year and the image of a bubblegum act turned into a real band. Then "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones" was released late this year and showed that these guys were artists with the best of them.
Days of Future PassedDays of Future Passed by The Moody Blues
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Actually released in 1966 but picked up by the American public in 1967.
The Piper at the Gates of DawnThe Piper at the Gates of Dawn by Pink Floyd
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This set the standard for Psychedelic music's future. This issue has the mono and stereo mixes and a Cd of non album material from 1967.
A Whiter Shade of PaleA Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
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Some of that summer's greatest lyrics and classical influenced rock. John Lennon's favorite album at the time.
The Parable of Arable LandThe Parable of Arable Land by The Red Crayola
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Fifty people drop acid, go into the studio, and record this. Lots of noise and a song called "War Sucks". Just what you might suspect. This one will clear a room or make friends that won't go away. A classic to be experienced!
The Small FacesThe Small Faces by The Small Faces
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Had to include this one. These guys are among rock's greatest singers, guitarists and songwriters. Steve Marriott later formed Humble Pie with Peter Frampton.
Incense and Peppermints [1990 compilation]Incense and Peppermints [1990 compilation] by Strawberry Alarm Clock
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More than their one hit "Incense and Peppermints". The guitarist, Ed King, later joined Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Heaven Is in Your MindHeaven Is in Your Mind by Traffic
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Stevie Winwood and Dave Mason are genius at work.
The Velvet Underground & NicoThe Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
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This one showed a generation you didn't need to be the consummate musician to make a social statement, prompting even more to dream of becoming rock stars.
The Who Sell OutThe Who Sell Out by The Who
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If someone says they don't like the Who, have them listen to this one. They may not like the other Who albums but they will like this one.
Over Under Sideways DownOver Under Sideways Down by The Yardbirds
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In England this came out as Roger the Engineer, late 1966. Not a well received album, but I include it anyway because it's so good! Mostly Jeff Beck but Jimmy Page joins in the sessions.
Nuggets From Nuggets: Choice Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic EraNuggets From Nuggets: Choice Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era by Various Artists
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An essential one hit wonders collection.
Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968 by Various Artists
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The best of garage bands from all over America. Some hits and "bubbling under" recordings. Well worth it.
Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And BeyondNuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond by Various Artists
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The US wasn't the only place getting Psychedelic. This compilation contains great tracks from around the world. Also check out "Real Life Permanent Dreams: A Cornucopia of British Psychedlia 1965-1970" if you have deep pockets (or like me, you don't have a life!).
Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 by Various Artists
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Another superb compilation from Rhino of San Francisco Nuggets. Also, check out my Listmania "1968 Essential Psychedelic Recordings" and from 1966, "The First Psychedelic Recordings" to get the full picture of Psychedelic music's first era!