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.
Top neo-psychedelia artists
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The neo-psychedelia essentials
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Dan Snaith
Cherry
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with rhythmic beats, creating a lush and immersive auditory journey.
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MGMT
Little Dark Age
A lush tapestry of synths and introspective lyrics, blending nostalgia with modern angst.
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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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MGMT
Oracular Spectacular
A kaleidoscopic blend of euphoric melodies and introspective lyrics, merging synth-pop with psychedelic rock.
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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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MGMT
11•11•11
A surreal journey blending electronic textures with whimsical storytelling, evoking a dreamlike state.
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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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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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Scott Weiland
12 Bar Blues
A moody exploration of alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.
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Scott Weiland
"Happy" in Galoshes
A kaleidoscopic blend of grunge and neo-psychedelia wrapped in introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.
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Screaming Trees
Sweet Oblivion
A swirling blend of gritty guitar riffs and haunting melodies wrapped in layers of emotional introspection.
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Super Furry Animals
Radiator
A kaleidoscopic blend of fuzzy guitar riffs, whimsical melodies, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
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Super Furry Animals
Hey Venus!
Bright, eclectic melodies meld with surreal lyrics and playful experimentation, encapsulating a vibrant sonic landscape.
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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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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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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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Super Furry Animals
Mwng
A vibrant tapestry of Welsh language and psychedelic sounds that celebrates cultural identity and musical experimentation.
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Dan Snaith
Our Love
A shimmering tapestry of deep house beats and ethereal melodies that evoke emotional depth and nostalgia.
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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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Dan Snaith
Andorra
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverie.
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Dan Snaith
Joli Mai
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites introspection and movement.
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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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Super Furry Animals
Fuzzy Logic
A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsical melodies and experimental sounds that capture youthful exuberance and surrealism.
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Dan Snaith
Jiaolong
A vibrant collage of rhythmic grooves, layered melodies, and hypnotic loops that merge electronic and organic sounds.
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