Released 60 years ago
Fifth Dimension
The Byrds · 1966
62 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of folk rock and psychedelia, interwoven with cosmic themes and tight harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cosmic themes and vivid imagery
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- short tracks for quick engagement
- exploratory listening with varied textures
- reflective moments in extended coda
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear albums
- seek longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 18, 1966, 'Fifth Dimension' marked The Byrds' third studio album during a period of rapid evolution in their sound. Following the success of 'Mr. Tambourine Man' and 'Turn! Turn! Turn!', this album further explored psychedelic rock, reflecting the band's shift towards more experimental songwriting and instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 5D (Fifth Dimension) 2:38
- 2 Wild Mountain Thyme 2:35
- 3 Mr. Spaceman 2:14
- 4 I See You 2:43
- 5 What’s Happening?!?! 2:40
- 6 I Come and Stand at Every Door 3:08
- 7 Eight Miles High 3:39
- 8 Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go) 2:22
- 9 Captain Soul 2:58
- 10 John Riley 3:02
- 11 2-4-2 Fox Trot (The Lear Jet Song) 2:23
- 12 Why (single version) 3:04
- 13 I Know My Rider (I Know You Rider) 2:48
- 14 Psychodrama City 3:28
- 15 Eight Miles High (alternate/RCA Studios version) 3:24
- 16 Why (alternate/RCA Studios version) 2:45
- 17 John Riley (instrumental version 1) 16:53
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