The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds · 1968
58 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of folk rock and psychedelic sounds, reflecting the turmoil of the late 1960s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with closure
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- intriguing instrumental interludes
- for afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- need instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 15, 1968, 'The Notorious Byrd Brothers' marked a significant turning point for The Byrds as their fourth studio album. It followed the more commercially successful 'Younger Than Yesterday' and showcased their artistic evolution amidst lineup changes, particularly with David Crosby's departure. This album illustrated their shift towards experimentation, incorporating innovative studio techniques and diverse musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Artificial Energy 2:19
- 2 Goin’ Back 3:25
- 3 Natural Harmony 2:11
- 4 Draft Morning 2:42
- 5 Wasn’t Born to Follow 2:03
- 6 Get to You 2:39
- 7 Change Is Now 3:21
- 8 Old John Robertson 1:48
- 9 Tribal Gathering 2:02
- 10 Dolphin’s Smile 2:00
- 11 Space Odyssey 4:02
- 12 Moog Raga (instrumental) 3:27
- 13 Bound to Fall (instrumental) 2:11
- 14 Triad 3:31
- 15 Goin’ Back (version one) 3:58
- 16 Draft Morning (alternate end) 2:58
- 17 Universal Mind Decoder (instrumental) 13:44
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