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Technicians of the Sacred

Ozric Tentacles · 2015

89 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through intricate rhythms and expansive melodies, imbued with a psychedelic essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic journey through soundscapes
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • intricate rhythms for deep focus
  • expansive melodies for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Technicians of the Sacred' is Ozric Tentacles' twelfth studio album, following their 2010 release 'Paper Monkeys'. At this stage, the band was well-established in the progressive rock and psychedelic scene, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity. This album showcases their characteristic fusion of electronic elements with organic instrumentation, embodying their long-standing commitment to improvisation and exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Gong· Can· Hawkwind

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The High Pass 8:23
  • 2 Butterfly Garden 5:04
  • 3 Far Memory 7:11
  • 4 Changa Masala 6:04
  • 5 Zingbong 8:26
  • 6 Switchback 10:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Epiphlioy 11:50
  • 2 The Unusual Village 6:20
  • 3 Smiling Potion 7:11
  • 4 Rubbing Shoulders With the Absolute 8:36
  • 5 Zenlike Creature 9:53

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