Near the Beginning
Vanilla Fudge · 1969
58 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock meets hard-hitting rhythms, creating a swirling, immersive sonic landscape filled with emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sonic landscape exploration
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- extended live performance experience
- reflective moments of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1969, 'Near the Beginning' was Vanilla Fudge's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Renaissance.' At this point in their career, they were cementing their reputation for elaborate arrangements and deep musical experimentation, especially in a post-Beatles landscape that embraced psychedelic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Nice· Iron & Wine· The Doors
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shotgun 6:14
- 2 Some Velvet Morning 7:32
- 3 Where Is Happiness 7:02
- 4 Break Song (live) 23:26
- 5 Good Good Livin’ 5:48
- 6 Shotgun (single version) 2:36
- 7 People (single version) 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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