The Best Psychedelic Rock Songs to Get You in the Mood

Looking for the perfect psychedelic rock song to get you in the mood? We’ve got you covered with our list of the best tracks to listen to.

The Psychedelic Furs- “The Ghost in You”

The Psychedelic Furs’ “The Ghost in You” is the perfect song to get you in the mood for a psychedelic experience. The ethereal opening verse, complete with haunting keyboard and saxophone, sets the tone for the song’s descent into a trance-like state. The driving beat and reverb-drenched guitars of the chorus drive the song forward, while the lyrics paint a picture of an otherworldly love affair.

The Stone Roses- “I Wanna Be Adored”

“I Wanna Be Adored” is a song by English rock band the Stone Roses. It was written by guitarist John Squire and released as the lead single from their debut album, The Stone Roses, in August 1989.

The song appeared in the final episode of the British television series Made in Chelsea, which aired on 18 March 2013.

The Cure- “Pictures of You”

“Pictures of You” is a song by English rock band the Cure, released as the third single from their seventh studio album Disintegration in May 1990. The song was written by frontman Robert Smith, who conceived it while driving home from a funeral service for his grandfather. Alongside “Lovesong”, “Pictures of You” is considered one of the band’s signature songs.

The lyrics describe looking at photographs and becoming nostalgic for past memories. The song is in the key of E minor and has a tempo of 132 beats per minute. It features a distinctive guitar solo played by Porl Thompson. “Pictures of You” peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 18 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart in the United States. In 2011, NME placed it at number 74 on its 150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years list. In 2012, Pitchfork Media ranked it at number 180 on their list of The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s.

My Bloody Valentine- “Only Shallow”

“Only Shallow” is the perfect song to get you in the mood for some light psychedlia. It’s got that catchy, dreamy sound that reminds you of being in love. The lyrics are vague and beautiful, and the shoegaze sound will make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud.

Ride- “Leave Them All Behind”

“Leave Them All Behind” is the perfect psychedelic rock song to get you in the mood. It’s got a catchy beat, it’s got great lyrics, and it’s just the right amount of weird. If you’re looking for a mind-bending psychedelic experience, this is the song for you.

Slowdive- “Alison”

Slowdive’s “Alison” is the perfect song to get you in the mood for a psychedelic experience. The slow, ethereal vocals and dreamy instrumentation create a sense of otherworldly bliss that is perfect for exploring your inner landscape. Whether you’re looking to expand your consciousness or just relax and enjoy the ride, “Alison” is the perfect song to set the mood.

The Jesus and Mary Chain- “Just Like Honey”

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s debut album, Psychocandy, is full of feedback-drenched pop songs, but “Just Like Honey” is the sweetest and most melody-driven track on the record. The song perfectly captures the band’s ability to write catchy hooks that are buried beneath layers of distortion. If you’re looking for a song that will get you in the mood for a psychedelic trip, “Just Like Honey” is the perfect choice.

The Verve- “Bitter Sweet Symphony”

The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” is one of the defining songs of the Britpop era. The song is built around a sample of an Andrew Loog Oldham Orchestra version of The Rolling Stones’ “The Last Time”, and Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were reportedly not happy about the use of the sample. The Verve eventually settled out of court with the Stones, but that didn’t stop the song from becoming a massive hit.

The Charlatans- “The Only One I Know”

“The Only One I Know” is a song by English alternative rock band The Charlatans. It was released as the lead single from their second album Some Friendly in June 1990. The song was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number 11 in the UK Singles Chart. In 2014, NME placed it at number 126 in its list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

Oasis- “Champagne Supernova”

“Champagne Supernova” is a song by the English rock band Oasis, appear on their second album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (1995). The seven-minute single was written by Noel Gallagher and became one of the band’s most popular songs. It was voted by readers of Rolling Stone as one of the greatest songs of all time.

In 2010, NME placed it at number 17 on its list of 150 Best Tracks of the Last 15 Years. In June 2013, Rolling Stone ranked “Champagne Supernova” number 374 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.