Best Psychedelic

Superunknown is a sprawling, ambitious masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of grunge. By incorporating psychedelic textures, odd time signatures, and heavy, down-tuned riffs, Soundgarden created a...

Released in 1967, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band revolutionized popular music with its innovative studio techniques, psychedelic themes, and concept album format. Widely considered a masterpiec...

Khruangbins 'A La Sala' is a masterclass in instrumental soul, drawing inspiration from Thai funk, psychedelic rock, and global grooves. The albums hypnotic rhythms and shimmering textures create a de...

The Wall is a rock opera exploring themes of isolation, trauma, and societal control. Released in 1979, it tells the story of Pink, a rock star who builds a metaphorical wall around himself. Featuring...

Dig Your Own Hole is the definitive big-beat album. It captures the raw, chaotic energy of the 90s UK rave scene, blending heavy breakbeats, psychedelic synths, and rock-inspired guitar riffs. It is a...

Flying Lotus's 'Until the Quiet Comes' is a sprawling and ambitious album that blends experimental hip-hop, jazz fusion, and psychedelic soundscapes. Featuring contributions from artists like Kendrick...

A masterpiece of surrealist folk-rock, this 1998 album remains the gold standard for indie music. Jeff Mangums raw, trembling vocals and cryptic, haunting lyrics about Anne Frank and the human conditi...

Khruangbin's 'Con Todo El Mundo' draws inspiration from 1960s Thai funk and other global sounds, creating a unique and hypnotic instrumental experience. The album's laid-back grooves and shimmering te...

Whirlpool, released in 1991, is a sprawling and psychedelic shoegaze masterpiece. Chapterhouse created a sound that was both dreamy and intense, incorporating elements of krautrock and ambient music....

This album is a masterclass in atmosphere and nostalgia. Boards of Canada utilize warm, warbling analog synths and field recordings to create a sound that feels like a half-remembered childhood dream....

Bitches Brew is a sprawling, psychedelic masterpiece that shattered the boundaries of what jazz could be. Miles Davis embraced electric instruments, studio editing, and rock-influenced rhythms to crea...

*Halcyon Digest* showcases Deerhunter's masterful blend of dream-pop, indie-rock, and experimental soundscapes. The albums hazy, atmospheric production and Bradford Coxs distinctive vocals create a se...

Yves Tumor is a shapeshifting force in the alternative scene. Moving effortlessly between industrial noise, glam rock, and psychedelic pop, they are one of the most exciting and unpredictable artists...

Sturgill Simpson's 2014 breakthrough is a genre-defying record that blends traditional honky-tonk sounds with psychedelic rock and cosmic themes. It is widely credited with revitalizing the 'outlaw' s...

Released in 1971, 'Meddle' is a pivotal album in Pink Floyd's evolution, showcasing their burgeoning experimental tendencies. The centerpiece, 'Echoes,' is a 23-minute epic that demonstrates the band'...

The Chemical Brothers' 'Dig Your Own Hole' cemented their status as pioneers of the big beat genre, blending breakbeat, rave, and psychedelic influences. The albums innovative production techniques an...

Dan Snaith, known as Caribou (and Daphni for his club-focused work), is a brilliant producer who blends indie-pop sensibilities with electronic textures. His music is often psychedelic, warm, and deep...

The Stone Roses' self-titled debut, released in 1989, is a cornerstone of the Madchester scene and a defining album of the late 1980s. The double album features a blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and...

Gaspar Noé's 'Climax' is a visually stunning and intensely visceral thriller that follows a dance troupe whose sangria is spiked with LSD. The film's long takes, pulsating music, and chaotic energy cr...

Sweet Oblivion is a standout album that blends grunge with psychedelic and folk influences. Mark Lanegan's deep, gravelly voice provides a unique contrast to the band's melodic, guitar-driven sound. T...

Around the World in a Day, released in 1985, served as a direct response to the overwhelming success of Purple Rain. Prince intentionally crafted a more experimental and psychedelic sound, incorporati...

Steve Miller Band's 'Fly Like an Eagle,' released in 1976, is a quintessential album of the mid-70s, blending rock, blues, and psychedelic influences. Featuring the title track and other popular songs...

Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (1973) transcends the progressive rock genre, achieving mainstream success while maintaining artistic integrity. The album explores themes of madness, mortali...

Europe '72: The Complete Recordings is a monumental collection capturing the Grateful Deads 1972 European tour. The album showcases the bands improvisational skills and their ability to connect with a...

Echo & the Bunnymen's 'Crocodiles' is a sprawling and atmospheric debut album that blends post-punk, gothic rock, and psychedelic influences. Ian McCulloch's distinctive vocals and the band's use of s...

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, released in 2002, is a vibrant and imaginative double album from The Flaming Lips. It's a concept album centered around a young woman battling robotic forces, explorin...

Tame Impala's 'Currents' is a psychedelic and introspective album that explores themes of anxiety and self-doubt. The albums lush production, swirling synths, and dreamy vocals create a hypnotic atmos...

Before Today showcases Ariel Pinks unique and idiosyncratic approach to dream pop. The albums lo-fi production and Pinks distinctive vocals create a sense of nostalgia and eccentricity. While sometime...

The MXR Phase 90 is a classic phaser pedal known for its swirling, psychedelic sound. It creates a sweeping, phase-shifting effect that adds movement and depth to guitar tones. The simple Speed contro...