The 10 Best Psychedelic Rock Songs of 2001

Looking for some great psychedelic rock tunes from 2001? Check out our top 10 list below!

Introduction

Psychedelic rock, also referred to as psyrock, is a diverse style of rock music that is inspired, influenced, or representative of psychedelic culture. Psychedelic rock is generally characterized by distorted guitars, trippy lyrics, and mind-altering experiences that often result in a more laid back state of being.

The 10 best psychedelic rock songs of 2001 are:
1. “Sikosi” – Dungen
2. “Hjärter Damer” – Dungen
3. “1600 Pennsylvania Ave.” – The Flaming Lips
4. “Do You Realize??” – The Flaming Lips
5. “A Worm’s Life” – The Brian Jonestown Massacre
6. “They Took My Thumbs!” – The Brian Jonestown Massacre
7. “Gimme Danger” – The Stooges
8. “I Wanna Be Your Dog” – The Stooges
9.”You’re Gonna Miss Me” – 13th Floor Elevators
10.”Splash 1″ – Can

“Climbing Up the Walls” by Radiohead

“Climbing Up the Walls” is a song by English rock band Radiohead, released as the fifth and final single from their third studio album, OK Computer (1997), on 25 August 1997. The song was written by the band’s frontman Thom Yorke and produced by Nigel Godrich. It is notable for its use of digital sampling, which was used to create a wall of sound made up of multiple instruments playing at once.

The song peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1998. In 2012, NME ranked it number 378 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

“I Disappear” by Metallica

“I Disappear” is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their ninth studio album, St. Anger (2003). The song was co-written by James Hetfield and produced by Bob Rock. The single peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

The song’s music video, directed by Wayne Isham, features the band playing in a desert with various special effects superimposed over the footage.

“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan’s 1971 classic “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” has been covered by many artists over the years, but none have quite captured the song’s psychedelic spirit quite like Guns N’ Roses did in their version from 2001. The song was originally released on the album Use Your Illusion II, and it quickly became a fan favorite.

Guns N’ Roses took Dylan’s already-trippy song and added their own brand of hard rock edge to it, resulting in a truly unique and unforgettable performance. From Slash’s wah-wah pedal-heavy guitar solos to Axl Rose’s screeching vocals, this cover is a true masterpiece of psychedelic rock.

“In the Court of the Crimson King” by King Crimson

“In the Court of the Crimson King” is a song by English rock band King Crimson, released on their eponymous debut album in October 1969. The song was written by group founder and guitarist Robert Fripp and singer and lyricist Pete Sinfield. It remains one of the band’s most popular songs and is considered a classic of the progressive rock genre.

The song is thematically based on Aleister Crowley’s novel Moonchild, which Fripp had been reading at the time of writing. It is structured as a suite in five parts, with each section representing a different character from the novel: “Minion”, “Astrologer”, “Lunatic”, “King” and “Crimson”. The final section, “Crimson”, features an extended guitar solo from Fripp that has been hailed as one of the greatest solos in rock music.

The song was recorded in August 1969 at Olympic Studios in London with producer Tony Clarkin. It was released as the lead single from the album in October 1969, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. A live version recorded at the Fillmore East in New York City in December 1969 was included on the 1971 live album Earthbound. Over the years, “In the Court of the Crimson King” has been widely regarded as one of King Crimson’s finest achievements and one of the greatest songs of all time. In 2000, it was voted number 62 in Colin Larkin’s All Time Top 1000 Songs. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it number 345 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“A Day in the Life” by The Beatles

“A Day in the Life” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as the final track of their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was written primarily by John Lennon with contributions from Paul McCartney. It is widely recognised as one of the finest and most influential works in popular music history.

“I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles

“I Am the Walrus” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1967 television film Magical Mystery Tour. The song was written by John Lennon and released as a double A-side single with “Baby, You’re a Rich Man”. Both songs were initiation into psychedelic rock, with “I Am the Walrus” becoming one of the most emblematic songs of the genre.

Lennon was inspired to write the song after reading Lewis Carroll’s 1871 poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter”. The lyrics are frequently interpreted as an attack on greed and materialism, or as a comment on British Straitlacedness. In 2006, Rolling Stone ranked it at number 139 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”, and it is included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The song was released in 1971 on the band’s fourth album, Led Zeppelin IV, and has been played live by the band countless times since then. Despite its classic status, the song has only been released as a single once, in 1978.

“Goin’ Down” by The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones’ “Goin’ Down” is the best psychedelic rock song of 2001. The song was released as a part of the album “Bridges to Babylon” and it instantly became a fan favorite. The Rolling Stones are one of the most legendary and influential rock bands of all time, and “Goin’ Down” is one of their best songs.

The song has a feeling of unease and foreboding, with the lyrics hinting at dark desires and addictions. The musical elements come together to create a perfect storm of psychedelic rock, with Jagger’s vocals sounding both menacing and seductive. The guitars weave in and out of each other, creating a sonic landscape that is both beautiful and dangerous.

If you are looking for the best psychedelic rock song of 2001, look no further than “Goin’ Down” by The Rolling Stones.

“Sympathy for the Devil” by The Rolling Stones

Released in 1968 on their album Beggars Banquet, “Sympathy for the Devil” is one of The Rolling Stones’ most iconic songs. Penned by Mick Jagger, the song is a retelling of the Biblical story of Lucifer’s fall from Heaven. It was one of the first songs to bring Satanic imagery into popular culture, and its dark subject matter and catchy hook made it a hit with both audiences and critics. Over the years, “Sympathy for the Devil” has been covered by a number of artists, including Guns N’ Roses, Motörhead, and U2.