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Captain Beyond

Captain Beyond · 1972

35 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A cosmic journey of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies that pushes the boundaries of rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • cosmic journey through heavy riffs
  • ethereal melodies for introspective moments
  • short tracks inviting repeated listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, instant gratification
  • prefer longer, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1972, 'Captain Beyond' was the band's self-titled debut, showcasing their unique blend of hard rock and progressive elements. The album followed a series of lineup changes, bringing together members from various iconic bands like Iron Butterfly and Johnny Winter's band. This marked a significant moment for Captain Beyond as they sought to carve out their own identity in the burgeoning rock scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dancing Madly Backwards (on a Sea of Air) 4:02
  • 2 Armworth 1:48
  • 3 Myopic Void 3:30
  • 4 Mesmerization Eclipse 3:48
  • 5 Raging River of Fear 3:51
  • 6 Thousand Days of Yesterdays (intro) 1:19
  • 7 Frozen Over 3:46
  • 8 Thousand Days of Yesterdays (Time Since Come and Gone) 3:56
  • 9 I Can’t Feel Nothin’, Part I 3:06
  • 10 As the Moon Speaks (to the Waves of the Sea) 2:25
  • 11 Astral Lady 0:16
  • 12 As the Moon Speaks (return) 2:13
  • 13 I Can’t Feel Nothin’, Part II 1:13

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