I Looked Up cover

I Looked Up

The Incredible String Band · 1970

41 min · 6 tracks · folk · psychedelic music

A whimsical blend of folk melodies and psychedelic textures, reflecting a mystical journey through sound.

Spotify Apple Music
Own it: Amazon eBay

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • whimsical, mystical exploration
  • contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1970, 'I Looked Up' is The Incredible String Band's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring deeper into the realms of psychedelia while maintaining their characteristic folk roots, solidifying their unique sound within the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Connie Francis· Radoslav Lorković

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Jack Davy 3:59
  • 2 The Letter 3:09
  • 3 Pictures in a Mirror 10:46
  • 4 This Moment 6:08
  • 5 When You Find Out Who You Are 11:01
  • 6 Fair as You 6:24

What to play next

U
Listen next

U

1970
Changing Horses
Go back to

Changing Horses

1969
Full The Incredible String Band discography Artists like The Incredible String Band
psychedelic music

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata