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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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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • immersive soundscape adventures
  • patient listening for details
  • dynamic thematic journey
  • afternoon introspection and reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer concise song formats

Where this album fits

Themes
avant-garde experimentation· psychedelic soundscapes· hypnotic rhythms
Career 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.'
Stylistic neighbors
King Crimson· Yes· Genesis
Sounds like this from elsewhere
In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson — Shares avant-garde experimentation and complex structures, blending rock with orchestral elements.
Tago Mago by Can — Explores hypnotic rhythms and expansive soundscapes through improvisational and experimental approaches.
White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground — Captures a raw, experimental edge with psychedelic influences and unconventional song structures.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Astronomy Domine 8:31
  • 2 Careful With That Axe, Eugene 8:51
  • 3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun 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 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

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