Fillmore East 1968
Iron Butterfly · 2011
119 min · 22 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling live showcase of psychedelic rock that captures the raw energy of Iron Butterfly's legendary performance.
Why this album works
This album holds importance as it documents a pivotal live performance during a time when Iron Butterfly was at the forefront of the psychedelic rock movement. The inclusion of extended versions of tracks like 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' showcases the band's improvisational skills and solidifies their influence on subsequent generations of rock musicians. The album has been well-received by critics for its authentic capture of the band's sound in a live setting.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks wave-like pacing throughout extended tracks for deep immersion
- Context
- By 2011, Iron Butterfly had experienced decades of fluctuating popularity since their 1968 breakthrough with 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.' 'Fillmore East 1968' serves as a retrospective release, celebrating the band's defining moments and live prowess from their classic era. This album arrives amidst a renewed interest in vintage rock recordings, allowing fans to reconnect with the band's historical significance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Blue Öyster Cult· The Velvet Underground
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fields of Sun 4:00
- 2 You Can’t Win 3:17
- 3 Unconscious Power 3:10
- 4 Are You Happy Standout 4:22
- 5 So-Lo 4:05
- 6 Iron Butterfly Theme Standout 4:55
- 7 Stamped Ideas 3:18
- 8 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Standout 17:19
- 9 So-Lo 4:10
- 10 Iron Butterfly Theme Standout 5:40
Disc 2
- 1 Are You Happy Standout 4:45
- 2 Unconscious Power 2:49
- 3 My Mirage 4:49
- 4 So-Lo 3:59
- 5 Iron Butterfly Theme Standout 5:03
- 6 Possession 5:48
- 7 My Mirage 5:00
- 8 Are You Happy Standout 4:23
- 9 Her Favorite Style 2:52
- 10 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Standout 15:34
- 11 So-Lo 4:43
- 12 Iron Butterfly Theme Standout 5:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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