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Afterswish

Ozric Tentacles · 1992

118 min · 25 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A kaleidoscopic journey through progressive and psychedelic rock, blending intricate melodies with cosmic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • for long journeys
  • headphone detail hunting
  • dynamic shifts in mood

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Afterswish' marked Ozric Tentacles' fifth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution after the success of 'Erpland' in 1990. At this point in their career, they were establishing a dedicated following within the underground scene, building on their unique fusion of electronic and rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Gong· Can· Hawkwind

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Guzzard 2:05
  • 2 Chinatype 5:33
  • 3 The Sacred Turf 3:08
  • 4 Og‐Ha‐Be 4:50
  • 5 Thyroid 4:59
  • 6 Omnidirectional Bhadra 2:56
  • 7 Afterswish 2:42
  • 8 Velmwend 4:35
  • 9 Travelling the Great Circle 4:10
  • 10 Secret Names 5:29
  • 11 Soda Water 4:10
  • 12 Fetch Me the Pongmaster 6:17
  • 13 Zaii! 9:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Abul Hagag 4:49
  • 2 It’s a Hup Ho World 6:22
  • 3 The Dusty Pouch 4:20
  • 4 Thrashing Breath Texture 3:31
  • 5 Floating Seeds 5:47
  • 6 Invisible Carpet 5:24
  • 7 The Code for Chickendon 4:49
  • 8 Kola B’Pep 6:42
  • 9 Mae Hong Song 3:19
  • 10 Symetricum 4:30
  • 11 Jabular 3:59
  • 12 Sliding and Gliding 4:53

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