What makes Levitation by Flamingods notable?

Levitation received positive reviews from various music outlets, highlighting its adventurous spirit and eclectic instrumentation. The album helped solidify Flamingods' reputation as a leading act in the modern psychedelic scene, earning them a dedicated following and airplay on multiple platforms. Released in 2019, Levitation is Flamingods' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Majesty. At this point, the band had established themselves as innovators within the psych-rock genre, blending global influences with their signature sound.

How many songs are on Levitation?

Levitation has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Levitation

Flamingods · 2019

45 min · 11 tracks

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic pop and world music rhythms, inviting listeners to transcend reality through sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Paradise Drive — Opening the album with vibrant synths and infectious grooves, this track sets a joyful tone that captures the essence of the band's eclectic style.
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Marigold — This song features intricate percussion and lush melodies, showcasing the band's ability to weave global sounds into their music seamlessly.
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Levitation — The title track serves as an expansive journey, combining hypnotic rhythms with ethereal vocals, embodying the album's overarching theme of transcendence.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Levitation showcases eclectic influences and strong production, making it a notable entry in modern psychedelic music.

What we noticed

The album opens with a vibrant track that features layered instrumentation, gradually introducing various world music elements.
The final track features an extended instrumental outro that fades out, leaving a lingering atmosphere rather than a definitive conclusion.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Paradise Drive 5:04
2 Koray 3:12
3 Marigold 3:40
4 Astral Plane 3:15
5 Peaches 4:08
6 Moonshine on Water 1:46
7 Olympia 3:33
8 Club Coco 3:30
9 Mantra East 6:04
10 Nizwa 4:01
11 Levitation 7:46

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