Animals They Are Not

Three Hundred Forty-Six

Artist - The Turtles
Album - Greatest Hits
Released - 1967
Label - White Whale
Genre - Psychedelic/Classic Rock

Tracks:
Side One
You Baby
So Goes Love
She'd Rather Be With Me
Is It Any Wonder?
Let Me Be
Grim Reaper of Love
Side Two
It Ain't Me Babe
Can I Get To Know You Better?
Happy Together
Outside Chance
You Know What I Mean

Enjoy!

Babies with Laser Eyes

Three Hundred Thirty-Four

Artist - The Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs, Henry Rollins and Peaches
Album - The Dark Side of the Moon
Released - 2010
Label - Warner Bros.
Genre - Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Alternative Rock

Tracks:
Speak to Me
Breathe
On the Run
Time
Breathe Reprise
The Great Gig in the Sky
Money
Us and Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse

Just a short blurb I wanted to write about before getting into this album, which by the way is magnificent.  Today, as I was roaming around the streets of Austin, I realized I have ONE MORE MONTH left if this year long expedition.  To think that it almost seemed like yesterday that I started this and realized it was going to be such an enjoyable trek.  THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR albums I've listened to from April 20th, 2012 until today.  I can honestly say that this has been a commitment I've enjoyed and I will be sad when it comes to an end.  But don't cry tears of joy now because we have thirty-one records left to enjoy together.

I can't take all the credit for today's choice since it came from the immaculate collection of my roommates.  He gave me a few records to pick from and when I started flipping through them, this one caught my eye.  One, being The Flaming Lips and two, the cover tripped me out because there is a baby on it holding the guitar with laser eyes in the colors of the rainbow.  For those of you who do not know much of who The Flaming Lips are, they are such a fun, trippy, psychedelic and unpredictable band.  For a band as experimental as The Flaming Lips to cover Pink Floyd's 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon, you have to tip your hat to them.  I say that because I believe, Pink Floyd's rendition of The Dark Side of the Moon is so perfect and amazing and for a band like The Flaming Lips to cover it, they did a spectacular job.  Incorporating acts like Henry Rollins and Peaches (who is a favorite of mine) with Stardeath and White Dwarfs, this album is a great cover.  Every song, from the first to the last, puts a perfect pitch on each song.  From the trippy sounds to the clear vinyl it came on.

Enjoy!

Keepin' It Alive

Three Hundred Four

Artist - Jimi Hendrix
Album - The Cry of Love
Released - 1971
Label - Reprise
Genre - Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side One
Freedom
Drifting
Ezy Ryder
Night Bird Flying
My Friend
Side Two
Straight Ahead
Astro Man
Angel
In From The Storm
Belly Button Window

I was on the hunt for this record because it has the song Angel on it.  Maybe it was in the section where all the other Jimi Hendrix records were and I just missed it, but I found it.  I came home, played it and instantly became happy.  When I brought this home, there was a message on the back, so here it is:

Hello my friend

so happy to see you again

I'm so alone

All by myself

Just couldn't make it.

Have you heard Baby

What the winds blowing down

Have you heard baby

A lot of peoples coming right on down.

Communication is coming on strong

It don't give a damn Baby

If your hair is short or long

I said get out of your grave

Everybody is dancing in the street

Do what you know don't be slow

You gotta practice what you preach

Cause it's time for you and me

come to face reality.

Forget about the past Baby
Things aint what they use to be
Keep on Straight Ahead.

We got to stand side by side
We got to stand together and organize
They say power to the people
that's what they're screamin'
Freedom of the soul
Pass it on, Pass it on to the young and old.

You got to tell the children the truth
they don't need a whole lot of lies
Cause one of these days Baby
They'll be running things.

So when you give them love
You better give it right
Woman-Child-Man and Wife
the best love to have is the Love of Life.

Hello my friend
So good to see you again
Been all by myself
I don't think I can make it alone
Keep Pushing Ahead.

-Jimi Hendrix

August 1970

Fly, FLY

Two Hundred Ninety-One

Artist - Steve Miller Band
Album - Fly Like An Eagle
Released - 1976
Label - Capitol
Genre - Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Space Intro
Fly Like An Eagle
Wild Mountain Honey
Serenade
Dance, Dance, Dance
Mercury Blues
Take The Money And Run
Rock 'N Me
You Send Me
Blue Odyssey
Sweet Maree
The Window

Ahhhh yes, this record has definitely held up my oh so fine attitude for the day.  Nothing like a little Steve Miller Band to lift you into space.  The ninth album by the Steve Miller Band, Fly Like an Eagle is pretty much a national trademark of America.  Fly Like an Eagle was the song for the U.S. Postal Service, so when listening to it, not only does it remind me of that, but it also reminds me of my father who was a postman.  This is a fantastic record and I'm so glad it got played today, out of all days.  As you can see in the photo above, I was trying to mimic the cover.  Of course without the guitar and fine attire worn.

Enjoy!

Fudge

Two Hundred Sixty-Eight

Artist - Vanilla Fudge
Album - Vanilla Fudge
Released - 1967
Label - ATCO Records
Genre - Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side 1
Ticket to Ride
People Get Ready
She's Not There
Bang Bang
Side 2
Illusions of My Childhood - Part One
You Keep Me Hanging On
Illusions of My Childhood - Part Two
Take Me for a Little While
Illusions of My Childhood - Part Three
Eleanor Rigby

Enjoy!

Intuition

Two Hundred Fifty

Artist - The Black Angels
Album - Passover
Released - 2006
Label - Light in the Attic Records
Genre - Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
1. Young Men
2. The First Vietnamese War
3. The Sniper at the Gates of Heaven
4. The Prodigal Sun
5. Black Grease
6. Manipulation
7. Empire
8. Better Off Alone
9. Bloodhounds on My Trail
10.  Call to Arms

Enjoy!

Am I Dreaming

Two Hundred Thirty-Nine

Artist - Tangerine Dream
Album - Hyperborea
Released - 1983
Label - Virgin
Genre - Electronic/Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side One
No Man's Land
Hyperborea
Cinnamon Road
Side Two
Sphinx Lightening

A very interesting record that my boyfriend recommended, I was surprisingly satisfied with it.  When first listening to this album, I instantly thought of a movie from the 80's, as if though this could have been on a soundtrack or something.  Then after doing a little research on the interwebz, it seems as though Tangerine Dream was hired to do some work on Risky Business, Flashpoint, Dreamscape, Firestarter, etc.  Then it all made sense, a typical 80's record relating to all the movies I grew up watching.  That's why it struck such a chord with me, which I always enjoy listening or seeing things that trigger my childhood.

Enjoy!

Meeting of the Minds

Two Hundred Fourteen

Artist - The Doors
Album - Soft Parade
Released - 1969
Label - Elektra
Genre - Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side One
Tell All The People
Touch Me
Shaman's Blues
Do It
Easy Ride
Side Two
Wild Child
Runnin' Blue
Wishful Sinful
The Soft Parade

The fourth studio album by The Doors, Soft Parade is an interesting album.  A lot different from their previous records, this album has a bit of a different vibe.  Tell All The People is a soft song, with more of an instrumental type sound.  Maybe a lot of people didn't agree with it, since it is considered one of their more "creative" albums.  When listening to Touch Me, it leans more along the same sound as their previous album with the exception of the saxophone solo towards the end of the song.  Heavy bass lines in Shaman's Blues, gives this song a blues-y feel, which I like.  

Enjoy!

Excitement to my Ears

Two Hundred Ten

Artist - Tame Impala
Album - Innerspeaker
Released - 2010
Label - Modular Recordings
Genre - Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side A
It Is Not Meant To Be
Desire Be Desire Go
Alter Ego
Side B
Lucidity
Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind
Solitude Is Bliss
Side C
Jeremy's Storm
Expectation
The Bold Arrow of Time
Side D
Runway, Houses, City, Clouds
I Don't Really Mind

There is no better feeling than walking into a record store to find an only copy of a record you ordered from an online record store and it was out of print.  The sheer excitement and joy on my face could not be put into words as I was flipping through the "T" tab in the rock section when I stumbled upon Tame Impala's Innerspeaker.  The debut album by Australian rockers, not only is this probably one of the best accidents I stumbled upon, but this album is really amazing.  The first song I ever heard was Solitude is Bliss and at the time I was content with solitude in my life, so when I read the lyrics it made perfect sense.  Also, it helped that the video was  very well done!!  The psychedelic rock aspect is definitely heard in their sound, but my roommate also said that it seems like they are heavily influenced by The Beatles, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.  All in all, this record is so great that I've played it twice and that is pretty rare!!  Also another great track is Jeremy's Storm, which is more of an instrumental song.

Enjoy!

A Little Bit of an Obsession

One Hundred Eighty

Artist - My Morning Jacket
Album - Z
Released - 2005
Label - ATO
Genre - Psychedelic/Progressive/Indie Rock

Tracks:
Wordless Chorus
It Beats 4 U
Gideon
What a Wonderful Man
Off the Record
Into the Woods
Anytime
Lay Low
Knot Comes Loose
Dondante

Z is My Morning Jacket's fourth studio album and when doing a bit of research on their background, it lists them as psychedelic rock.  I don't think I, myself, would classify them as psychedelic, but I could understand where that genre label comes from.  More of a spacier sound using synthesizers and incorporating reggae/dub, I feel this album has a lot more depth, especially when listening to each track and seeing how different they sound.  It Beats 4U and Gideon are two of my favorite tracks on this record because the vocals just captivates throughout.  As of late, I've been on a MMJ kick and this album has been on heavy rotation. Off the Record is another great track even though I feel it has a Thievery Corporation sound to it.  Regardless of the fact, when I re-listen to this album as I write this, I love all these songs.  It's almost as if each song puts you in a different mood.  One to be happy to, one to dance to, one to be nostalgic to and one that makes you think of a special person in your life.  Yes, that is exactly why I've kept this album on heavy rotation!!

Enjoy!

Curveballs

One Hundred Thirty-Fifth

Artist - Blind Faith
Album - Blind Faith
Released - 1969
Label - RSO Records
Genre - British Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Tracks:
Side One
Had to Cry Today
Can't Find My Way Home
Well All Right
Presence of the Lord
Side Two
Sea of Joy
Do What You Like

Such a great record by the English supergroup consisting of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech.  With songs like Had to Cry Today, how can you go wrong?  The ultimate blues rock and with talent like Eric Clapton, you know this record is bound to make it's way to the top of the charts...and it did.  Listening to this album really made me think of all the times I drive around in my car and listen to the classic rock station.  Every time one of these songs come on, I just blast the music because it's amazing (and I know I say this a lot) how much albums from the late 60's, early 70's still sound so great.  They don't make them like that now a days, but you will always have that one band that will try and they will succeed.  This album is definitely one to have in your collection, no doubt about it.

Enjoy!

Something to think about

I feel accomplished every time I post a vinyl record.  Not only is it a great feeling, it leads me to believe that 365 is coming sooner than I thought.  We are in the 8th month of the year and after December, April is just 4 months away.  My whole goal is to post one record a day, from Record Store Day 2012 to Record Store Day 2013.  So here, my one hundred fourteenth pick.

Artist - Santana

Album - Santana

Released - 1969

Label - Columbia

Genre - Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Jazz-Fusion

Tracks:

Side 1

Waiting

Evil Ways

Shades of Time

Savor

Jingo

Side 2

Persuasion

Treat

You Just Don't Care

Soul Sacrifice

Santana are one of the bands that I've always enjoyed, especially when I would listen to them with my father.  Since this is pretty much an unusual Sunday for me, I wanted to play something that would put my mind at ease and this album is definitely it.  There are so many ways to classify this record, as described up above next to Genre, but I'd like to say it's has an exotic sound with some great guitar playing.  I've always admired Carlos Santana and just how his roots have influenced his sound and the sound on many of his records.  A great record to listen to, you will definitely need to play it loud.

Enjoy!

From a Friend

A friend of mine recommended that I play this for my sixty-sixth pick.  For you my friend, for you have really helped me in so many ways become motivated.

Artist - The Moody Blues
Album - In Search of the Lost Chord
Released - 1968
Label - Deram Records
Genre - Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock


Tracks:
Side One
Departure
Ride My See-Saw
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume
House of Four Doors
Legend of a Mind
House of Four Doors
Side Two
Voices in the Sky
The Best Way to Travel
Visions of Paradise
The Actor
The Word
Om

Between the eyes and ears there lie,
The sounds of colour,
And the light of a sigh,
With thoughts of within
To exclude without
The ghost of a chord
Will expel all doubt
And to name this chord
Is important to some
So they give it a word
And the word is 'OM'


Just a little blurb of what is in the cover of this album, which is the third album by The Moody Blues.  The concept of this album is really an interesting one for me, since reading the sleeve, I feel that it touches more on searching for a sense of purpose and trying to find your inner self.  That's my perception of course, but after listening to this album, I can see that.  I think what I enjoyed the most from this album was the sound of the flute.  It's not everyday that albums have woodwind instruments and it took me back to when I was in high school, when I played in the band.

Enjoy!

Are YOU Experienced?

I bring you my fifty-first pick:

Artist - The Jimi Hendrix
Album - Are You Experienced
Released - 1967
Label - Reprise Records
Genre - Psychedelic Rock


Tracks:
SIDE ONE
Purple Haze
Manic Depression
Hey Joe
Love or Confusion
May This Be Love
I Don't Live Today
SIDE TWO
The Wind Cries Mary
Fire
Third Stone from the Sun
Foxey Lady
Are You Experienced?

Album Disclaimer:
Be forewarned. Used to be an Experience meant making you a bit older.  This one makes you wider.  With the assistance of Mitch Mitchell (on drums) and Noel Redding (on guitar), Jimi Hendrix breaks the world into interesting fragments.  Then reassembles it.  You hear with new ears, after being Experienced.  Those who've only seen him perform know only part of This Experience.  They rave about a young man who plays a guitar in more positions than anybody before him.  Now, this debut album will put the hears of Hendrix' listeners into some novel positions.  Be forewarned.

This is the absolute truth and when you hear this record you will hear and listen to the breakdown and reorganization of each instrument that develops into the magic of psychedelic rock.  In college, I wrote a paper on Jimi Hendrix that earned me an A, but the majority of that had to do with my obsession with Seattle and all things Seattle.  My how things change!!

There is this one Jimi Hendrix song that I love, but it is not on this album.  Many of these songs made it into mainstream success, even to this day being on commercials.  As you know, Jimi Hendrix is part of the infamous 27 club with the other talented artist that died at the ripe age of 27.  I know I said it before and I will say it again, such talent gone to soon, but the music lives on.  Are You Experienced is considered one of the best rock albums of all time and with songs like Purple Haze, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary, Fire and Foxey Lady, you will see why.  The progression of the guitar and just the way it flows with the music is undeniably perfect.

Enjoy!

Enter Into This World

In the sunshine of your loooooooooooove.  Indeed, enter the world of psychedelic rock.  For my thirty-ninth:

Artist - Cream
Album - Disraeli Gears
Released - 1967
Label - Reaction, Atco 
Genre - Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock


Tracks:
Side One
Strange Brew
Sunshine Of Your Love
World Of Pain
Dance The Night Away
Blue Condition
Side Two
Tales of Brave Ulysses
Swlabr
We're Going Wrong
Outside Woman Blues
Take It Back
Mother's Lament

Cream is a supergroup consisting of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker and they released this magnificent record in 1967, which in my opinion is such an awesome record.  I've been wanting to display this record for some time now and I thought why not on a day like today.  So to vent, today was a rather rough day for me seeing as I've been up since 2:45 a.m.  I went ahead and went to the gym, maybe to tire myself out tonight and around 4pm I was definitely feeling the sleep.  When I decided to think of which record I could play and this is the first one that popped in my head.  I told myself that today was the best day to display a goodie.  Two of the most popular songs on this record are Strange Brew, Sunshine Of Your Love and Take It Back, but for the most part, this record is most definitely a psychedelic sounding record. If you come across this in the record store, I would suggest this is a must buy and when you listen to it you will know why.

Enjoy!