Released 59 years ago this June
Parable of Arable Land
Red Krayola · 1967
43 min · 5 tracks · psychedelic rock
A chaotic tapestry of experimental sounds that defy traditional song structures and embrace avant-garde influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic exploration of themes
- immersive experience for adventurous listeners
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album introduced Red Krayola to the psychedelic scene, gaining critical attention.
- Themes
- avant-garde experimentation· surreal imagery· psychedelic chaos
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Parable of Arable Land' was Red Krayola's debut album, marking the band's entry into the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. At this point, they were still exploring their identity, having previously performed under different names and styles, which culminated in this avant-garde project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Captain Beefheart· Pere Ubu
- If this clicks, go next to
- God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It — Continues the experimental sound while expanding on themes and structures.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart — Shares a commitment to experimental structures and a similar psychedelic chaos in sound.The United States of America by The United States of America — Explores avant-garde textures and psych-rock themes with an experimental edge reminiscent of Red Krayola.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Free Form Freakout / Hurricane Fighter Plane / Free Form Freakout / Transparent Radiation / Free Form Freakout / War Sucks / Free Form Freakout".
- 1 Free Form Freakout / Hurricane Fighter Plane / Free Form Freakout / Transparent Radiation / Free Form Freakout / War Sucks / Free Form Freakout Start here 21:04
- 2 Free Form Freakout / Pink Stainless Tail 8:10
- 3 Parable of Arable Land 3:04
- 4 Free Form Freakout / Former Reflections Enduring Doubt, Part 1 9:14
- 5 Former Reflections Enduring Doubt, Part 2 2:04
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Red Krayola's catalog. This debut album introduced Red Krayola to the psychedelic scene, gaining critical attention.
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