Scorching Beauty cover

Scorching Beauty

Iron Butterfly · 1975

37 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic textures intertwine with spacious melodies, creating an expansive sonic landscape that invites exploration and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focused listening
  • expansive soundscapes for exploration
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • inviting melodies for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1975, 'Scorching Beauty' marked Iron Butterfly's return after a five-year hiatus following their breakthrough album 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shifting musical landscape, attempting to re-establish themselves amidst changing tastes and lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Doors· Cream· Hawkwind

Tracklist

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

  • 1 1975 Overture 4:19
  • 2 Hard Miseree 3:42
  • 3 High on a Mountain Top 4:02
  • 4 Am I Down 5:22
  • 5 People of the World 3:23
  • 6 Searchin' Circles 4:38
  • 7 Pearly Gates 3:25
  • 8 Lonely Hearts 3:14
  • 9 Before You Go 5:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata