A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd · 1968
39 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A swirling journey through experimental textures and haunting melodies, embodying the essence of psychedelic rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- swirling journeys through soundscapes steady pacing with gradual build immersive headphone exploration
- Context
- Released on June 28, 1968, 'A Saucerful of Secrets' was Pink Floyd's second album and marked a pivotal transition following the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. The album showcases the band's evolution towards a more complex sound, featuring contributions from new member David Gilmour as well as a greater emphasis on instrumental experimentation.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
A Saucerful of Secrets is an album by Pink Floyd, released in 1968. A swirling journey through experimental textures and haunting melodies, embodying the essence of psychedelic rock. This album is significant for its innovative use of studio techniques and its role in shaping the progressive rock genre. It is often credited with influencing subsequent artists in the psychedelic and space rock scenes, while tracks like 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' continue to resonate in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Saucerful of Secrets sound like?
A swirling journey through experimental textures and haunting melodies, embodying the essence of psychedelic rock. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes A Saucerful of Secrets by Pink Floyd notable?
This album is significant for its innovative use of studio techniques and its role in shaping the progressive rock genre. It is often credited with influencing subsequent artists in the psychedelic and space rock scenes, while tracks like 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' continue to resonate in popular culture. Released on June 28, 1968, 'A Saucerful of Secrets' was Pink Floyd's second album and marked a pivotal transition following the departure of founding member Syd Barrett. The album showcases the band's evolution towards a more complex sound, featuring contributions from new member David Gilmour as well as a greater emphasis on instrumental experimentation.
Who is A Saucerful of Secrets for?
A Saucerful of Secrets works well if you're into swirling journeys through soundscapes, steady pacing with gradual build and immersive headphone exploration.
How many songs are on A Saucerful of Secrets?
A Saucerful of Secrets has 7 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let There Be More Light 5:38
- 2 Remember a Day Standout 4:33
- 3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun Standout 5:27
- 4 Corporal Clegg 4:12
- 5 A Saucerful of Secrets Standout 11:59
- 6 See‐Saw 4:36
- 7 Jugband Blues 3:00
Release Date
June 28, 1968
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
39 min 27 sec
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