The albums that define
acid rock.
Our picks for where to start with acid rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top acid rock artists
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The acid rock essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Pink Floyd
Soundtrack From The Film “More”
A haunting blend of experimental soundscapes and melodic interludes that evoke the film's dreamlike essence.
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Pink Floyd
The Dark Side of the Moon
A haunting sonic journey through existential themes, blending intricate instrumentation with profound lyrical explorations.
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Jimi Hendrix
Loose Ends
A raw collection of unfinished tracks showcasing Hendrix's unfiltered creativity and bluesy improvisation.
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Jimi Hendrix
War Heroes
A raw collection of Hendrix's incendiary guitar work fused with bluesy grooves and psychedelic vibes.
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Cream
Cream Gold
A vibrant fusion of blues rock and psychedelic sounds, layered with intricate guitar work and soulful vocals.
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Cream
Disraeli Gears
Psychedelic melodies and bluesy guitar riffs meld into a vibrant tapestry of sound that defined a generation.
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Blue Öyster Cult
Agents of Fortune
(Don't Fear) The Reaper's haunting melodies intertwine with hard rock grit, creating a darkly atmospheric exploration of love and mortality.
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Blue Öyster Cult
Extraterrestrial Live
A hard-hitting live album that fuses heavy metal with psychedelic rock, showcasing Blue Öyster Cult's theatrical flair.
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Jefferson Airplane
After Bathing at Baxter's
A kaleidoscopic journey through surreal lyrics and innovative soundscapes, embodying the spirit of 1960s counterculture.
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Jefferson Airplane
The Roar of Jefferson Airplane
Dynamic psychedelic rock blends with bluesy undertones, capturing the essence of 1960s counterculture.
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Acid Mothers Temple
Just Another Band from the Cosmic Inferno
A sprawling sonic journey filled with cosmic textures and relentless improvisation that defies conventional structure.
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Acid Mothers Temple
Dark Side of the Black Moon: What Planet Are We On?
An expansive psychedelic odyssey merging cosmic drone textures with hypnotic rhythms and surreal soundscapes.
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Steppenwolf
Rise & Shine
A potent blend of hard rock energy and bluesy grooves, steeped in Steppenwolf's signature grit.
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Steppenwolf
For Ladies Only
A provocative blend of blues rock and hard rock, laced with psychedelic undertones and bold lyrical themes.
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