Afterswish
Ozric Tentacles · 1992
118 min · 25 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock and psychedelic soundscapes that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guzzard — The opening track sets the tone with its frenetic energy and intricate guitar work, immediately drawing listeners into the band's signature sound.
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Chinatype — This track features a captivating mix of rhythmic shifts and melodic textures, exemplifying the band's skill in blending progressive rock with psychedelic influences.
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Afterswish — Serving as the title track, it encapsulates the essence of the album with its ethereal sound and mesmerizing guitar solos that create a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Travelling the Great Circle — With its expansive soundscape and dynamic shifts, this track showcases the band's ability to transport listeners through a sonic journey.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Solid entry in their catalog, appreciated by fans for its unique sound.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Afterswish is the fifth studio album by Ozric Tentacles, following their breakthrough album Erpland. By this time, the band had established a reputation for their intricate instrumental compositions, expanding their fanbase within the burgeoning psychedelic and progressive rock scenes.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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