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Sun and Steel

Iron Butterfly · 1975

36 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock

A fusion of heavy psychedelic rock and introspective lyrics, echoing the experimental spirit of the mid-70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • energetic bursts throughout tracks
  • suitable for mid-afternoon breaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy introspective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1975, 'Sun and Steel' is Iron Butterfly's fourth studio album and follows their previous work, 'Ball,' from 1971. At this point in their career, the band was grappling with lineup changes and a shifting music landscape, trying to redefine their sound beyond the initial success of 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.'
Stylistic neighbors
The Doors· Cream· Hawkwind

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sun and Steel 4:01
  • 2 Lightnin’ 3:02
  • 3 Beyond the Milky Way 3:38
  • 4 Free 2:41
  • 5 Scion 5:02
  • 6 Get It Out 2:53
  • 7 I’m Right, I’m Wrong 5:27
  • 8 Watch the World Going By 2:59
  • 9 Scorching Beauty 6:43

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