Essential neo-psychedelia listening

The albums that define neo-psychedelia.

Our picks for where to start with neo-psychedelia — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The neo-psychedelia essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Cherry

Dan Snaith

Cherry

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with rhythmic beats, creating a lush and immersive auditory journey.

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Little Dark Age

MGMT

Little Dark Age

A lush tapestry of synths and introspective lyrics, blending nostalgia with modern angst.

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Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager

Kid Cudi

Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager

A psychedelic journey through self-doubt and introspection, layered with inventive beats and Kid Cudi's signature emotive delivery.

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Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

Oracular Spectacular

A kaleidoscopic blend of euphoric melodies and introspective lyrics, merging synth-pop with psychedelic rock.

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Man on the Moon III: The Chosen

Kid Cudi

Man on the Moon III: The Chosen

A vivid blend of introspective lyrics and moody instrumentals that explore themes of struggle and resilience.

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11•11•11

MGMT

11•11•11

A surreal journey blending electronic textures with whimsical storytelling, evoking a dreamlike state.

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Man on the Moon: The End of Day

Kid Cudi

Man on the Moon: The End of Day

A genre-blurring exploration of dreams and struggles, blending introspective lyrics with eclectic beats.

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Last Words: The Final Recordings

Screaming Trees

Last Words: The Final Recordings

A haunting blend of grunge and neo-psychedelia that reflects on loss and regret with emotional depth.

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12 Bar Blues

Scott Weiland

12 Bar Blues

A moody exploration of alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.

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"Happy" in Galoshes

Scott Weiland

"Happy" in Galoshes

A kaleidoscopic blend of grunge and neo-psychedelia wrapped in introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.

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Sweet Oblivion

Screaming Trees

Sweet Oblivion

A swirling blend of gritty guitar riffs and haunting melodies wrapped in layers of emotional introspection.

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Radiator

Super Furry Animals

Radiator

A kaleidoscopic blend of fuzzy guitar riffs, whimsical melodies, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.

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Hey Venus!

Super Furry Animals

Hey Venus!

Bright, eclectic melodies meld with surreal lyrics and playful experimentation, encapsulating a vibrant sonic landscape.

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Phantom Power

Super Furry Animals

Phantom Power

A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsical melodies and eclectic instrumentation that invites listeners into a vibrant soundscape.

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Out Spaced

Super Furry Animals

Out Spaced

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi experimentation, fuzzy guitars, and whimsical lyrics that defy easy categorization.

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Love Kraft

Super Furry Animals

Love Kraft

A kaleidoscopic blend of neo-psychedelia and alternative rock wrapped in whimsical melodies and eclectic instrumentation.

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Mwng

Super Furry Animals

Mwng

A vibrant tapestry of Welsh language and psychedelic sounds that celebrates cultural identity and musical experimentation.

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Our Love

Dan Snaith

Our Love

A shimmering tapestry of deep house beats and ethereal melodies that evoke emotional depth and nostalgia.

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Start Breaking My Heart

Dan Snaith

Start Breaking My Heart

A vibrant mix of dreamy melodies and intricate beats that blurs the lines between genres.

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Andorra

Dan Snaith

Andorra

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverie.

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Joli Mai

Dan Snaith

Joli Mai

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites introspection and movement.

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Swim

Dan Snaith

Swim

Ethereal melodies intertwine with pulsating beats, crafting a dreamlike soundscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in its flow.

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Fuzzy Logic

Super Furry Animals

Fuzzy Logic

A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsical melodies and experimental sounds that capture youthful exuberance and surrealism.

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Jiaolong

Dan Snaith

Jiaolong

A vibrant collage of rhythmic grooves, layered melodies, and hypnotic loops that merge electronic and organic sounds.

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