Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly · 1993
74 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock
A mesmerizing blend of heavy riffs and psychedelic melodies that encapsulates the experimental spirit of the late 1960s.
Top tracks — play these first
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (single version) — This track epitomizes Iron Butterfly's sound with its hypnotic riff and lengthy instrumental sections, marking a high point in psychedelic rock history.
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Flowers and Beads — With its melodic structure and lyrical imagery, this song captures the essence of the band's lyrical themes surrounding love and nature.
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Soul Experience — The song features complex arrangements and vivid lyrics that showcase the band's ability to fuse rock with deeper philosophical musings.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- psychedelic soundscapes for deep listening
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- late-night exploration of thoughts
- nostalgic vibes from a unique
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, this compilation album showcases Iron Butterfly's influential work during their peak years in the late 1960s. By this time, the band's original lineup had dissolved, and they were reflecting on their legacy with this retrospective collection. It includes tracks from their groundbreaking albums, especially highlighting their most iconic song 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iron Butterfly Theme 4:36
- 2 Possession 2:46
- 3 Unconscious Power 2:32
- 4 You Can't Win 2:41
- 5 So-Lo 4:04
- 6 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (single version) 2:55
- 7 Most Anything You Want 3:45
- 8 Flowers and Beads 3:09
- 9 My Mirage 4:54
- 10 Termination 2:52
- 11 In the Time of Our Lives 4:52
- 12 Soul Experience 2:53
- 13 Real Fright 2:44
- 14 In the Crowds 2:12
- 15 It Must Be Love 4:25
- 16 Belda-Beast 5:49
- 17 I Can't Help but Deceive You Little Girl 3:33
- 18 New Day 3:17
- 19 Stone Believer 4:25
- 20 Soldier in Our Town 3:19
- 21 Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way) 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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