Dark Side of the Black Moon: What Planet Are We On?
Acid Mothers Temple · 2009
49 min · 5 tracks · psychedelic rock · noise rock · space rock
An expansive psychedelic odyssey merging cosmic drone textures with hypnotic rhythms and surreal soundscapes.
Why this album works
'Dark Side of the Black Moon' is notable for its intricate compositions that reflect the band's influence on the psychedelic and space rock genres. Though it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, the album received positive critical acclaim for its ambitious structure, contributing to Acid Mothers Temple's cult status within progressive music circles.
- Best for
- gradual build to cosmic climax hypnotic rhythms for deep immersion expansive soundscapes for exploration
- Context
- By 2009, Acid Mothers Temple was already well-established in the underground music scene, having released multiple albums since their formation in 1995. 'Dark Side of the Black Moon' marked a continuation of their prolific output and artistic exploration, following their previous release 'Out Minded' in 2008. This album further cemented their reputation for blending avant-garde rock with experimental soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boris· Merzbow· Maurizio Bianchi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Space Labyrinth or Eclipse on Friday Standout 13:41
- 2 Astro Kama Sutra:Take Me to the Outer Limits Standout 6:53
- 3 Blessing of the Load Galaxy 3:59
- 4 Space a Go Go 8:05
- 5 Dark Side of the Black Moon Standout 17:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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