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The Great Conspiracy

The Peanut Butter Conspiracy · 1967

48 min · 14 tracks · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic textures meld with whimsical lyrics, creating a vibrant exploration of consciousness and counterculture in the late 1960s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Turn on a Friend (To the Good Life) — This opening track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its catchy melody and message of sharing joy, setting an optimistic tone for what follows.
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    Invasion of the Poppy People — At just 40 seconds long, this quirky track stands out for its imaginative portrayal of a fantastical world, showcasing the band's creativity and sense of humor.
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    Living Dream — This song features lush harmonies and evocative lyrics that explore themes of idealism and existential reflection, embodying the essence of psychedelic rock.
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    Ecstacy — A sprawling track that exemplifies the band's experimental approach, blending extended instrumental passages with introspective lyrics that mirror the era's fascination with altered states.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Living Dream

    The lyrics shift from vivid imagery to introspective questioning about reality and dreams.

    This transition highlights a tension between idealism and the harsh truths of existence, a common theme in psychedelic music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Turn on a Friend (To the Good Life) 2:21
  • 2 Lonely Leaf 3:53
  • 3 Pleasure 3:26
  • 4 Too Many Do 6:34
  • 5 Living, Loving Life 3:20
  • 6 Invasion of the Poppy People 0:40
  • 7 Captain Sandwich 2:10
  • 8 Living Dream 4:20
  • 9 Ecstacy 6:19
  • 10 Time Is After You 3:04
  • 11 Wonderment 4:12
  • 12 I'm a Fool 2:36
  • 13 It's So Hard 2:33
  • 14 Peter Pan 3:17

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