Live at the Galaxy 1967 cover

Live at the Galaxy 1967

Iron Butterfly · 2014

52 min · 12 tracks · psychedelic rock

A raw, unfiltered blast of psychedelic rock that captures the electric energy of 1960s live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing throughout album
  • cathartic release in long tracks
  • immersive experience of raw sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio productions
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Live at the Galaxy 1967' showcases Iron Butterfly during their formative years, prior to their breakthrough with 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida'. This album serves as a historical document, highlighting their early sound and stage presence before they became icons of the psychedelic rock scene. At this time, the band had already begun to develop their signature heavy sound but had not yet reached widespread fame.
Stylistic neighbors
The Doors· Cream· Hawkwind

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Real Fright 2:38
  • 2 Possession 4:52
  • 3 Filled With Fear 4:31
  • 4 Fields of Sun 3:32
  • 5 It’s Up to You 2:48
  • 6 Gloomy Day to Remember 2:46
  • 7 Evil Temptation 5:46
  • 8 So-Lo 4:03
  • 9 Gentle As It May Seem 4:04
  • 10 Lonely Boy 5:58
  • 11 Iron Butterfly Theme 7:07
  • 12 You Can’t Win 4:36

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