Black Snakes cover

Black Snakes

Red Krayola · 1983

47 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic noise collides with experimental pop, creating a surreal soundscape that defies conventional structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • surreal soundscape exploration
  • engaging headphone detail hunting
  • thought-provoking listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek radio-friendly singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1983, 'Black Snakes' was Red Krayola's fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution into a more avant-garde sound following their earlier works. At this point in their career, the band was exploring the boundaries of psychedelic rock and experimental music, moving away from straightforward songwriting toward more abstract compositions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Snakes 4:41
  • 2 Ratman, The Weightwatcher 2:52
  • 3 The Sloths 6:42
  • 4 The Jam 4:29
  • 5 Hedges 3:48
  • 6 A Portrait of V.I. Lenin in the Style of Jackson Pollock, Part 1 (version) 3:05
  • 7 Future Pilots 4:17
  • 8 A Portrait of You 4:49
  • 9 Words of Love 3:53
  • 10 Café Twenty-One 3:55
  • 11 Gynaecology in Ancient Greece 4:51

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