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Live 1967

Red Krayola

108 min · 6 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of experimental sounds and improvisational jams that encapsulate the spirit of late 60s psychedelic rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Venice Pavilion Concert, Afternoon — This lengthy jam exemplifies the band's unorthodox approach to live performance, seamlessly blending spontaneous creativity with structured chaos.
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    7/2, Evening: "Dust" — "Dust" showcases the band's ability to construct an immersive soundscape, highlighting their unique fusion of psychedelia and noise experimentation.
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    7/4, Afternoon: Jubilee Concert At Hearst Greek Theatre Radio Broadcast On KQED/San Francisco — This piece captures a moment of cultural exchange, allowing listeners to experience the band's connection to the San Francisco music scene at its height.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100
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Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative improvisation within a psychedelic framework, capturing the essence of its era.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended improvisational pieces that often exceed ten minutes, allowing for exploration of sound and texture.
  • The live recordings capture audience reactions, adding an organic element to the performance that enhances the spontaneity of the music.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long exploratory improvisational journeys
  • afternoon listening with open mind
  • sprawling sessions of experimental sounds
  • immersive live performance atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, structured tracks
  • seek immediate melodic gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1967, Red Krayola was navigating a transformative period after their debut album, 'The Parable of Arable Land,' released in 1967. This live recording captures their avant-garde approach to performance as they began to gain recognition within the underground music scene, showcasing a willingness to experiment with structure and sound.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Venice Motel, Evening: Piece One

    The shift from abstract instrumental sections to sporadic vocal elements creates a sense of unpredictability and invites listener interpretation.

    This dynamic interplay between silence and sound challenges conventional song structure, emphasizing the band's commitment to avant-garde artistic expression.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Venice Pavilion Concert, Afternoon 27:03
  • 2 Venice Motel, Evening: Piece One 12:36
  • 3 Venice Motel, Evening: Piece Two 4:16

Disc 2

  • 1 7/2, Evening: "Dust" 27:46
  • 2 7/3, Afternoon: Red Crayola With John Fahey 22:54
  • 3 7/4, Afternoon: Jubilee Concert At Hearst Greek Theatre Radio Broadcast On KQED/San Francisco 14:09

What to play next

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