The Perfect Prescription
Spacemen 3 · 1987
74 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · experimental rock
A sprawling blend of drone, psychedelia, and raw emotion that invites listeners into a hypnotic soundscape.
The Perfect Prescription is an album by Spacemen 3, released in 1987. A sprawling blend of drone, psychedelia, and raw emotion that invites listeners into a hypnotic soundscape. This album is notable for its impact on the shoegaze and space rock movements, influencing bands like My Bloody Valentine and Spiritualized. With tracks like 'Walkin' With Jesus', it garnered critical acclaim for its innovative sound and helped establish Spacemen 3 as pioneers in experimental rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Perfect Prescription sound like?
A sprawling blend of drone, psychedelia, and raw emotion that invites listeners into a hypnotic soundscape. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes The Perfect Prescription by Spacemen 3 notable?
This album is notable for its impact on the shoegaze and space rock movements, influencing bands like My Bloody Valentine and Spiritualized. With tracks like 'Walkin' With Jesus', it garnered critical acclaim for its innovative sound and helped establish Spacemen 3 as pioneers in experimental rock. Released in 1987, 'The Perfect Prescription' was Spacemen 3's second studio album, following their debut, 'Sound of Confusion'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique identity within the alternative and psychedelic rock scenes, exploring deeper themes of existentialism and substance use.
How many songs are on The Perfect Prescription?
The Perfect Prescription has 10 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Me to the Other Side 4:39
- 2 Walkin' With Jesus Standout 5:09
- 3 Ode to Street Hassle 4:00
- 4 Ecstasy Symphony / Transparent Radiation (Flashback) Standout 9:46
- 5 Feel So Good 5:30
- 6 Things'll Never Be the Same 6:03
- 7 Come Down Easy 6:48
- 8 Call the Doctor 3:50
- 9 Rollercoaster Standout 17:38
- 10 Starship 11:26
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
74 min 53 sec
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