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Stonedhenge

Ten Years After · 1969

35 min · 10 tracks · blues rock

A psychedelic blues rock journey marked by playful experimentation and a loose, jam-oriented atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Going to Try Start here — The opening track establishes the album's tone with its introspective lyrics and a blend of bluesy riffs that showcase the band's musical prowess.
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    I Can’t Live Without Lydia — This brief yet impactful song features a catchy melody and serves as a standout moment of vulnerability amidst the album's more experimental tracks.
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    Hear Me Calling — With its extended duration, this track allows for intricate instrumental interplay and vocal improvisation, exemplifying the band’s live performance style.
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    Speed Kills — This track combines sharp social commentary with a driving rhythm, encapsulating the band's ability to merge lyrical depth with engaging music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends improvisation with structured songwriting, showcasing a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended instrumental sections, particularly in tracks like 'Skoobly‐Oobly‐Doobob', which showcases improvisational jamming.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • quirky and playful vibes
  • short bursts of creativity
  • exploratory listening experiences
  • reflective moments and introspection
  • varied pacing throughout album

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Showcases a deliberate departure into more experimental sounds.
Themes
British blues scene· psychedelic experimentation· social commentary on speed
Career context
Released in January 1969, Stonedhenge is Ten Years After's third album, following their self-titled debut and Stonedhenge showcases their transition into more experimental sounds. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the UK music scene, propelled by their energetic performances and bluesy roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Cream· The Allman Brothers Band· Johnny Winter
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Tracklist

  • 1 Going to Try Start here 4:51
  • 2 I Can’t Live Without Lydia 1:23
  • 3 Woman Trouble 4:37
  • 4 Skoobly‐Oobly‐Doobob 1:44
  • 5 Hear Me Calling 5:44
  • 6 A Sad Song 3:23
  • 7 Three Blind Mice 0:58
  • 8 No Title 8:12
  • 9 Faro 1:10
  • 10 Speed Kills 3:41

What to play next

Watt
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Watt

1970

Continues the experimental vibe with more structured jams and varied soundscapes.
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Ssssh

1969

Leads into Stonedhenge's playful experimentation and blues rock essence.
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Both feature a jam-oriented atmosphere and explore themes of social commentary through bluesy psychedelia.

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