What makes In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly notable?

'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and became a cultural touchstone for the era, influencing countless artists and defining the sound of psychedelic rock. The title track's extended length and innovative structure helped pave the way for progressive rock and cemented the album’s place in music history. When 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' was released in June 1968, Iron Butterfly was riding the wave of their previous success with the hit single of the same name. This album served as their second studio release, following their debut 'Heavy' from 1968, and marked a significant moment in their rise to fame, positioning them at the forefront of the psychedelic rock movement.

Who is In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida for?

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, hypnotic soundscapes for relaxation and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida?

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida has 8 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Released 58 years ago this June

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Iron Butterfly · 1968

58 min · 8 tracks · psychedelic rock

A hypnotic blend of heavy guitar riffs and swirling organ melodies envelops listeners in a psychedelic soundscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
hypnotic soundscapes for relaxation
dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing for introspection

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' was released in June 1968, Iron Butterfly was riding the wave of their previous success with the hit single of the same name. This album served as their second studio release, following their debut 'Heavy' from 1968, and marked a significant moment in their rise to fame, positioning them at the forefront of the psychedelic rock movement.
Stylistic neighbors: The Doors· Cream· Hawkwind

Tracklist

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

1 Most Anything You Want 3:44
2 Flowers and Beads 3:09
3 My Mirage 4:54
4 Termination 2:53
5 Are You Happy 4:31
6 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 17:10
7 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (live version) 18:51
8 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (single version) 2:53

What to play next

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