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Released 60 years ago

Roger the Engineer

The Yardbirds · 1966

79 min · 31 tracks · psychedelic rock · R&B · blues rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic experimentation, weaving intricate guitar work with surreal lyrical imagery.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 15, 1966, 'Roger the Engineer' was The Yardbirds' only studio album with guitarist Jeff Beck before his departure. This album marked a pivotal moment in their evolution, showcasing their shift towards more experimental sounds and paving the way for future psychedelic rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Cream· The Jeff Beck Group· The Who

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Happenings Ten Years Time Ago (mono) 2:57
  • 2 Psycho Daisies (mono) 1:50
  • 3 Lost Women (mono) 3:15
  • 4 Over Under Sideways Down (mono) 2:22
  • 5 The Nazz Are Blue (mono) 3:06
  • 6 I Can’t Make Your Way (mono) 2:27
  • 7 Rack My Mind (mono) 3:15
  • 8 Farewell (mono) 1:31
  • 9 Hot House of Omagararshid (mono) 2:47
  • 10 Jeff’s Boogie (mono) 2:24
  • 11 He’s Always There (mono) 2:31
  • 12 Turn Into Earth (mono) 3:16
  • 13 What Do You Want (mono) 3:25
  • 14 Ever Since the World Began (mono) 2:07
  • 15 Lost Women (stereo) 3:16
  • 16 Over Under Sideways Down (stereo) 2:24
  • 17 The Nazz Are Blue (stereo) 3:04
  • 18 I Can’t Make Your Way (stereo) 2:26
  • 19 Rack My Mind (stereo) 3:15
  • 20 Farewell (stereo) 1:29
  • 21 Hot House of Omagararshid (stereo) 2:39
  • 22 Jeff’s Boogie (stereo) 2:25
  • 23 He’s Always There (stereo) 2:15
  • 24 Turn Into Earth (stereo) 3:06
  • 25 What Do You Want (stereo) 3:22
  • 26 Ever Since the World Began (stereo) 2:09
  • 27 Mr. Zero 2:46
  • 28 Knowing 1:54
  • 29 Shapes in My Mind (version 1) 2:18
  • 30 Shapes in My Mind (version 2) 2:43
  • 31 Blue Sands (excerpt) 0:35

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