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Future Games

Spirit · 1977

44 min · 22 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and surreal soundscapes that transport listeners through a cosmic journey.

Future Games is an album by Spirit, released in 1977. A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and surreal soundscapes that transport listeners through a cosmic journey. This album is notable for its adventurous spirit and creative use of sound, helping to define the emerging psychedelic rock scene of the late 1970s. Although it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it has been recognized by critics for its artistic ambition and has since influenced various artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Future Games sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and surreal soundscapes that transport listeners through a cosmic journey. Rooted in psychedelic rock.

What makes Future Games by Spirit notable?

This album is notable for its adventurous spirit and creative use of sound, helping to define the emerging psychedelic rock scene of the late 1970s. Although it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it has been recognized by critics for its artistic ambition and has since influenced various artists within the genre. Released in 1977, 'Future Games' was Spirit's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and 'The Family That Plays Together'. At this point, the band was navigating a transition into more experimental territory, seeking to blend their established sound with new influences and innovations in the psychedelic rock genre.

How many songs are on Future Games?

Future Games has 22 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·44:29

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

  • 1 CB Talk 0:45
  • 2 Stars of Love Standout 2:27
  • 3 Kahauna Dream 2:59
  • 4 Buried in My Brain 2:54
  • 5 Bionic Unit 3:08
  • 6 So Happy Now 0:17
  • 7 All Along the Watchtower Standout 4:10
  • 8 Would You Believe 3:06
  • 9 Jack Bond Speaks 1:46
  • 10 Star Trek Dreaming 2:15
  • 11 Interlude XM 0:29
  • 12 China Doll 1:57
  • 13 Hawaiian Times 0:13
  • 14 Gorn Attack 2:09
  • 15 Interlude 2001 0:25
  • 16 Detroit City Standout 3:55
  • 17 Freakout Frog 2:03
  • 18 The Romulan Experience 0:55
  • 19 Monkey See Monkey Do 1:36
  • 20 Mt. Olympus 0:28
  • 21 The Journey of Nomad 2:27
  • 22 Ending 3:55

Release Date

January 1, 1977

Genre

psychedelic rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

44 min 29 sec