Release of an Oath
The Electric Prunes · 1968
24 min · 7 tracks · psychedelic rock
A haunting blend of psychedelic rock and liturgical themes, intertwining reverberating guitars with ethereal vocal harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kol Nidre — As the opening track, Kol Nidre sets a solemn tone by incorporating Jewish prayer with rich harmonies and an atmospheric soundscape, establishing the album's spiritual premise.
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Holy Are You — This track features a mesmerizing interplay of vocals and instrumental layers that elevate the lyrical content into a transcendent experience, embodying the album's thematic core.
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General Confessional — With its introspective lyrics and haunting melody, this song illustrates the album’s exploration of personal reflection and collective spirituality, showcasing the band's unique sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of liturgical themes and psychedelic rock creates a unique sound, though its impact remains niche.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, reverberating guitar that sets a meditative tone, followed by layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal atmosphere.
- The running time is relatively short, with most tracks under four minutes, maintaining a focused and concise exploration of its themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- haunting spiritual introspection
- short, focused listening experience
- steady progression to closure
- in-order immersive journey
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1968, Release of an Oath marked The Electric Prunes' artistic shift towards a more experimental sound following their commercial success with 'I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)'. This album came amidst their exploration of spiritual and religious themes, showcasing a bold departure from the typical pop-rock format that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 13th Floor Elevators· The Byrds· The Zombies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kol Nidre 4:14
- 2 Holy Are You 4:05
- 3 General Confessional 4:15
- 4 Individual Confessional 2:10
- 5 Our Father, Our King 3:10
- 6 The Adoration 3:48
- 7 Closing Hymn 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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