Eight Miles High
Golden Earring · 1969
38 min · 5 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock
Psychedelic guitar riffs intertwine with progressive rock rhythms, creating a sprawling auditory journey.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to climactic peak psychedelic soundscapes for exploration immersive journey through tracks
- Context
- Released in November 1969, 'Eight Miles High' was Golden Earring's fifth album and marked their first foray into the psychedelic rock genre. This period followed their earlier successes, solidifying their presence in the evolving Dutch rock scene while showcasing a more ambitious and experimental sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, classic rock
Eight Miles High is an album by Golden Earring, released in 1969. Psychedelic guitar riffs intertwine with progressive rock rhythms, creating a sprawling auditory journey. The album is particularly noted for its ambitious title track, a nearly twenty-minute rendition of the Byrds' original, which became a defining moment in the Dutch rock landscape. Its exploration of psychedelic themes and extended compositions helped influence the progressive rock movement in Europe during the late 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eight Miles High sound like?
Psychedelic guitar riffs intertwine with progressive rock rhythms, creating a sprawling auditory journey. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Eight Miles High by Golden Earring notable?
The album is particularly noted for its ambitious title track, a nearly twenty-minute rendition of the Byrds' original, which became a defining moment in the Dutch rock landscape. Its exploration of psychedelic themes and extended compositions helped influence the progressive rock movement in Europe during the late 1960s. Released in November 1969, 'Eight Miles High' was Golden Earring's fifth album and marked their first foray into the psychedelic rock genre. This period followed their earlier successes, solidifying their presence in the evolving Dutch rock scene while showcasing a more ambitious and experimental sound.
Who is Eight Miles High for?
Eight Miles High works well if you're into gradual build to climactic peak, psychedelic soundscapes for exploration and immersive journey through tracks.
How many songs are on Eight Miles High?
Eight Miles High has 5 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Landing 4:30
- 2 Song of a Devil’s Servant Standout 6:00
- 3 One Huge Road 3:15
- 4 Everyday’s Torture Standout 5:18
- 5 Eight Miles High Standout 19:05
Release Date
November 1, 1969
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
38 min 8 sec
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