The 5 Best Psychedelic Atmospheric Rock Songs

Listening to these 5 songs will take you on a journey through your own mind. With atmospheric and psychedelic elements, these songs create an ethereal and dreamlike experience.

Introduction

As the world continues to move further into the 21st century, it’s important to remember the musical legacy that came before us. Psychedelic atmospheric rock was a genre that peaked in the late 60s and early 70s. While it may not be as popular as it once was, the genre has left a lasting impression on music as a whole. Here are 5 of the best psychedelic atmospheric rock songs of all time.

“The only thing that’s real” by The Black Angels

This song is from their 2010 album “Phosphene Dream”. It’s one of those songs that make you feel like you’re in another world. The guitars are fuzzy and the vocals are ethereal. It’s the perfect song to trip out to.

“Don’t look back in anger” by Oasis

Oasis is a English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. The group was formed by Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (guitar), Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums, percussion) as a replacement for their previous band, the Rain. Oasis has had eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums, and won fifteen NME Awards, nine Q Awards, four MTV Europe Music Awards and six Brit Awards, including one in 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to Music. They have also been nominated for five Grammy Awards. As of 2009, the band have sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide.

The song “Don’t Look Back in Anger” was released in 1996 as the fourth single from their second album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? The song was written by Noel Gallagher. It quickly became one of the band’s most popular songs and is considered one of the quintessential British anthems of the 1990s. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming only the second Oasis single to do so (after “Some Might Say”). It also peaked at number four on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US. The song won Best British Single at the 1997 Brit Awards. In 2010, NME ranked it at number 157 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“Paradise” by The Doors

“Paradise” is a song by The Doors, and it is one of the best examples of psychedelic atmospheric rock. The song was released in 1967 on the album Strange Days. It was written by lead singer Jim Morrison and guitarist Robby Krieger.

The song is about a spiritual journey to paradise, and it features Morrison’s trademark spoken word lyrics. The music is ethereal and dreamlike, with a heavy use of reverb and echo. The extended guitar solo by Krieger is one of the highlights of the song.

“Paradise” is a classic example of psychedelic rock, and it remains one of The Doors’ most popular songs.

“All along the watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix

“All along the watchtower” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The song initially appeared on his 1967 album John Wesley Harding, and it has been included on most of Dylan’s subsequent greatest hits compilations. The song was popularized by Jimi Hendrix, who recorded his own influential interpretation of it in 1968.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these five psychedelic atmospheric rock songs are some of the best in the genre. They are each unique and engaging, and they offer something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of classic rock or modern alternative, there’s a song on this list that you’re sure to enjoy. So put on your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the ride.