What makes Changing Horses by The Incredible String Band notable?

'Changing Horses' is notable for its ambitious length and intricate compositions, showcasing the band's ability to blend genres. Critics recognized it as a key work that influenced the evolving psychedelic scene, although it received mixed reviews at the time, reflecting the challenges artists faced in a rapidly changing musical landscape. By the time 'Changing Horses' was released in November 1969, The Incredible String Band had already established themselves as pioneers of psychedelic folk with their previous album, 'The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter'. This release marked a transitional phase as they continued to experiment with their sound, incorporating more elaborate instrumentation and spiritual themes.

Who is Changing Horses for?

Changing Horses works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.

How many songs are on Changing Horses?

Changing Horses has 6 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Changing Horses

The Incredible String Band · 1969

50 min · 6 tracks · folk · psychedelic music

A whimsical blend of folk and psychedelia, where complex arrangements intertwine with surreal storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experiences
surreal storytelling explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Changing Horses' was released in November 1969, The Incredible String Band had already established themselves as pioneers of psychedelic folk with their previous album, 'The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter'. This release marked a transitional phase as they continued to experiment with their sound, incorporating more elaborate instrumentation and spiritual themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Jerry Reed· Connie Francis· Radoslav Lorković

Tracklist

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

1 Big Ted 4:24
2 White Bird 14:47
3 Dust Be Diamonds 6:19
4 Sleepers, Awake! 3:48
5 Mr. & Mrs. 4:59
6 Creation 16:04

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