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Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts

Kula Shaker · 1999

64 min · 15 tracks · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic rock infused with Indian spirituality and eclectic instrumentation creates a vibrant, hypnotic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant hypnotic soundscapes
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • reflective moments in between
  • uplifting energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 8, 1999, 'Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts' is Kula Shaker's sophomore album following their successful debut, 'K.' This album came during a time when the band was solidifying their identity in the Britpop landscape while exploring deeper spiritual themes. The continued experimentation with Eastern influences marked a defining moment in their artistic journey.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Great Hosannah 6:08
  • 2 Mystical Machine Gun 5:40
  • 3 S.O.S. 2:54
  • 4 Radhe Radhe 2:49
  • 5 I'm Still Here 1:31
  • 6 Shower Your Love 3:39
  • 7 108 Battles (of the Mind) 2:55
  • 8 Sound of Drums 4:48
  • 9 Timeworm 4:01
  • 10 Last Farewell 2:46
  • 11 Golden Avatar 4:30
  • 12 Namami Nanda-Nandana 5:08
  • 13 Stotra 7:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Tattva (live) 5:33
  • 2 Hurry on Sundown (Hari Om Sundown) 4:38

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