Released 58 years ago this June
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- swirling journeys through soundscapes
- steady pacing with gradual build
- immersive headphone exploration
- haunting melodies for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- psychedelic landscapes· Syd Barrett's shadow· cosmic exploration
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Yes· Genesis
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground — Explores similar avant-garde textures and lyrical themes of disillusionment and experimentation.Tago Mago by Can — Shares a focus on extended instrumental passages and psychedelic soundscapes that challenge traditional song structures.In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson — Features a blend of progressive rock and experimental elements that evoke cosmic and emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let There Be More Light 5:38
- 2 Remember a Day 4:33
- 3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun 5:27
- 4 Corporal Clegg 4:12
- 5 A Saucerful of Secrets 11:59
- 6 See‐Saw 4:36
- 7 Jugband Blues 3:00
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