Ummagumma

Pink Floyd · 1969

87 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes fused with psychedelic rock and experimental improvisation.

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Why this album works

Best for: wave-like pacing for exploration immersive soundscape adventures patient listening for details
Context: Released on October 25, 1969, 'Ummagumma' marked Pink Floyd's fourth album and their first double LP. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from the commercial success of 'A Saucerful of Secrets' to a more experimental approach that would define their later works. This album stands as a significant milestone in their evolution towards the progressive rock sound they would fully embrace with 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'
If you like: progressive rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock

Ummagumma is an album by Pink Floyd, released in 1969. A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes fused with psychedelic rock and experimental improvisation. The album is notable for its innovative structure, with one disc featuring live recordings and the other consisting of experimental studio tracks. 'Ummagumma' has been influential in the development of psychedelic and progressive rock, shaping the sound of future bands while also receiving critical acclaim for its ambitious creativity, even being listed among Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ummagumma sound like?

A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes fused with psychedelic rock and experimental improvisation. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes Ummagumma by Pink Floyd notable?

The album is notable for its innovative structure, with one disc featuring live recordings and the other consisting of experimental studio tracks. 'Ummagumma' has been influential in the development of psychedelic and progressive rock, shaping the sound of future bands while also receiving critical acclaim for its ambitious creativity, even being listed among Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released on October 25, 1969, 'Ummagumma' marked Pink Floyd's fourth album and their first double LP. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from the commercial success of 'A Saucerful of Secrets' to a more experimental approach that would define their later works. This album stands as a significant milestone in their evolution towards the progressive rock sound they would fully embrace with 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'

Who is Ummagumma for?

Ummagumma works well if you're into wave-like pacing for exploration, immersive soundscape adventures and patient listening for details.

How many songs are on Ummagumma?

Ummagumma has 16 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·87:07

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

Disc 1

1 Astronomy Domine 8:31
2 Careful With That Axe, Eugene Standout 8:51
3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun Standout 9:27
4 A Saucerful of Secrets 12:50

Disc 2

1 Sysyphus, Part 1 1:10
2 Sysyphus, Part 2 3:32
3 Sysyphus, Part 3 1:51
4 Sysyphus, Part 4 7:01
5 Grantchester Meadows 7:30
6 Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict Standout 5:03
7 The Narrow Way, Part 1 3:31
8 The Narrow Way, Part 2 2:56
9 The Narrow Way, Part 3 6:00
10 The Grand Vizier’s Garden Party, Part 1: Entrance 1:01
11 The Grand Vizier’s Garden Party, Part 2: Entertainment 7:08
12 The Grand Vizier’s Garden Party, Part 3: Exit 0:40