Supernatural Fairy Tales
Spooky Tooth · 1967
37 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A psychedelic blend of rock and soul, laced with haunting melodies and experimental sounds that transport listeners to a dreamlike realm.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Think I'm Going Weird — This track captures the essence of the album with its swirling guitars and introspective lyrics, embodying the psychedelic spirit of the era.
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What's That Sound (For What It's Worth) — The band's rendition of this protest anthem highlights their ability to convey social consciousness through music while blending rock and folk influences.
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Supernatural Fairy Tale — The title track encapsulates the album's mystical themes, featuring ethereal vocals and a dreamy arrangement that transports the listener into another world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of strong ideas and experimental sounds but lacks full cohesion and polish.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a prominent organ riff, setting a psychedelic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and extended instrumental sections.
- The use of layered vocal harmonies is prevalent, particularly in the chorus of 'Supernatural Fairy Tale', creating a rich sound texture.
- The final track features an experimental sound collage that contrasts sharply with the more structured songs earlier in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- short bursts of creativity
- playful experimentation with melodies
- quirky reflections on life
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Supernatural Fairy Tales is Spooky Tooth's debut album, released in January 1967. At this point, the band was still finding its footing, having formed just a year earlier, and was eager to make an impression on the burgeoning British rock scene. The album showcases their early experimentation with sound, setting the stage for their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Traffic· Procol Harum· The Moody Blues
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Think I'm Going Weird 3:21
- 2 What's That Sound (For What It's Worth) 2:49
- 3 African Thing 4:06
- 4 Room With a View 3:40
- 5 Flying Anchors 2:43
- 6 Supernatural Fairy Tale 3:36
- 7 Love Is Real 3:19
- 8 Come On Up 3:01
- 9 Brothers, Dads and Mothers 3:29
- 10 Talkin' to Myself 1:41
- 11 Alive Not Dead 2:14
- 12 Rome Take Away Three 2:59
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