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Genre: psychedelic rock

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Psychedelic rock is a genre of music that emerged in the 1960s and is characterized by its use of experimental sounds, trippy lyrics, and a focus on the exploration of altered states of consciousness. It often features distorted guitar riffs, electronic effects, and unconventional song structures. The genre is associated with the counterculture movement of the time and is known for its association with drug use. Some of the most iconic bands associated with psychedelic rock include those who pioneered the genre, incorporating elements of pop and rock music to create a unique sound that has influenced generations of musicians.


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Flute, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Synthesizer, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Trombone, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Double Bass

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Most popular psychedelic rock albums

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The Dark Side of the Moon
1973
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Abbey Road (Remastered)
1969
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On the Road Again
2003
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The Doors
1967
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The Smile Sessions
2011
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Odessey and Oracle
1968
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Axis: Bold As Love
1967
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
1966
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American Beauty (2013 Remaster)
1970
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In The Court Of The Crimson King (Expanded & Remastered Original Album Mix)
1969
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I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
1969
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Aqualung (Special Edition)
1971
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (Remastered 2010)
1970
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Get Together: The Essential Youngbloods
2002

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List of psychedelic rock artists

Here is a list of psychedelic rock artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the psychedelic rock genre. You can find out what psychedelic rock genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 57 689769
2 63 797479
3 50 446056
4 46 946297
5 58 1834584
6 55 980632
7 59 1548215
8 41 405242
9 39 341510
10 38 219515
11 63 2307724
12 62 1166379
13 65 2530878
14 54 401085
15 54 328580
16 48 589688
17 52 302102
18 55 611724
19 68 1734512
20 57 496167
21 69 6567018
22 37 141770
23 41 535177
24 40 138012
25 78 19905586
26 71 4401151
27 65 2354190
28 46 173829
29 72 7690113
30 62 3277907
31 54 692537
32 45 224368
33 36 110268
34 84 26876650
35 59 597229
36 59 951033
37 53 161069
38 34 169110
39 40 174172
40 51 538659
41 55 915635
42 49 1774782
43 54 274528
44 39 61776
45 30 53434
46 39 138774
47 31 81097
48 36 80771
49 48 245444
50 36 109690
51 54 1122409
52 42 197044
53 34 36222
54 34 78007
55 29 27360
56 38 119795
57 32 69241
58 29 53823
59 39 35231
60 30 72679
61 30 24477
62 31 69878
63 28 78155
64 34 20909
65 27 27007
66 43 106629
67 65 1786862
68 38 119668
69 40 91402
70 18 13571
71 39 86616
72 37 132545
73 31 58103
74 21 12677
75 32 61841
76 28 28083
77 16 13089
78 23 22359
79 22 40971
80 38 334117
81 28 47121
82 22 19176
83 24 31612
84 29 22911
85 44 310549
86 18 12954
87 34 18983
88 23 23506
89 18 14909
90 23 13262
91 35 29904
92 35 12966
93 23 23051
94 30 58966
95 13 10251
96 27 49941
97 25 22202
98 24 6053
99 15 1914
100 19 1309

psychedelic rock playlist created by Chosic

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