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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mothers of Invention· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
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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