The albums that define
psychedelic pop.
Our picks for where to start with psychedelic pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top psychedelic pop artists
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The psychedelic pop essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
David Bowie
Serious Moonlight
A vibrant blend of rock and pop, infused with Bowie's distinctive theatricality and sharp social commentary.
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David Bowie
Rare
A curated collection of eclectic tracks showcasing Bowie's experimental flair and genre-blurring artistry.
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The Damned
Not the Captain's Birthday Party?
A frenetic blend of punk energy and gothic undertones that captures the chaos and charm of The Damned's irreverent spirit.
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The Damned
Molten Lager
A dynamic blend of punk energy and new wave melodies, layered with gothic undertones and sharp lyrical wit.
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Lana Del Rey
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
A haunting blend of spoken word and delicate instrumentals that evoke nostalgia and introspection.
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Lana Del Rey
Paradise
A cinematic blend of haunting melodies and lush soundscapes that evoke nostalgia and melancholy across modern Americana themes.
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R. Stevie Moore
Teenage Spectacular
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi experimentation, catchy melodies, and quirky narratives that encapsulate the spirit of outsider pop.
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R. Stevie Moore
Glad Music
A playful blend of quirky pop and experimental sounds, showcasing R. Stevie Moore's eclectic songwriting and lo-fi production style.
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The Apples in Stereo
Travellers in Space and Time
A vibrant fusion of indie rock and psychedelic pop, blending catchy melodies with whimsical themes of space and time.
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The Apples in Stereo
The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone
A vibrant tapestry of jangly guitars and whimsical melodies that capture the essence of psychedelic pop.
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Étienne Daho
Blitz
A lush tapestry of synths and introspective lyrics, blending electro-pop rhythms with a touch of psychedelic flair.
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Donovan
Sutras
A meditative blend of folk and spiritual themes, weaving ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics.
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Donovan
Donovan
A reflective blend of folk and psychedelic sounds, weaving intricate melodies with introspective lyrics.
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Mac DeMarco
2
Lo-fi guitar melodies intertwine with laid-back vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere that captures youthful nostalgia and carefree moments.
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Mac DeMarco
Salad Days
A laid-back blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of wistful nostalgia.
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Serge Gainsbourg
Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg
A provocative blend of sensual melodies and whispered confessions that define the essence of French pop in the late '60s.
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Serge Gainsbourg
Rock Around the Bunker
Provocative rock-infused chanson laced with dark humor, juxtaposing playful melodies against unsettling themes of war and history.
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Adjacent sounds
By decade
Where psychedelic pop landed in each era.