Author Topic: Psychedelic/Space Rock (Read 4210 times)

Prog Snob · « **on:** February 26, 2015, 10:41:59 PM »

Obviously this sub-genre of progressive rock is ruled by Pink Floyd. However there are quite a few other amazing bands that should not go without mention. For me, bands like Eloy and Nektar are among some of the better bands in the genre. As I listen to Nektar's A Tab In The Ocean, I can't help but wonder why this band never made it bigger than they did. The title track alone is worth the price of the CD.

Are there any other fans of this style here?

If you're questioning whether or not these bands should even be labeled under this sub-genre, I'm just using the Prog Archives site as a guide.

adace · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:18:14 AM »

Earthless is definitely my favorite band in this genre. From the Ages is an incredible album!

Prog Snob · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:21:23 AM »

Quote from: adace on February 27, 2015, 01:18:14 AM

Earthless is definitely my favorite band in this genre. From the Ages is an incredible album!

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to check them out now.

jammindude · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:23:19 AM »

Does Hawkwind count? I only own 1 or 2 vinyl albums from those guys...but I freaking LOVE them....

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:27:51 AM »

They're on the list on the Prog Archives site. I'd say yes.

dparrott · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2015, 09:05:31 AM »

Gong
Klaatu's first two albums
Electric Ladyland
Older Porcupine Tree

ytserush · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:18:37 AM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 26, 2015, 10:41:59 PM

Obviously this sub-genre of progressive rock is ruled by Pink Floyd. However there are quite a few other amazing bands that should not go without mention. For me, bands like Eloy and Nektar are among some of the better bands in the genre. As I listen to Nektar's A Tab In The Ocean, I can't help but wonder why this band never made it bigger than they did. The title track alone is worth the price of the CD.

Are there any other fans of this style here?

If you're questioning whether or not these bands should even be labeled under this sub-genre, I'm just using the Prog Archives site as a guide.

Ruled? Pioneered by maybe.

Aside from the obvious Pink Floyd, I have some Hawkwind, Ozric's and a few other bands that don't immediately come to mind right now. I guess I'm a fan, but these are overall a low percentage of the collection.

Sacul · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:50:38 AM »

My Brother the Wind.

Zantera · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:01:23 AM »

Space Rock? Amplifier is as good as it gets. I would also highly recommend Spiritualized's album "Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Floating in Space".

Dittomist · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:27:11 PM »

Yes, Spiritualized's Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space is a great choice. I would also highly recommend the progressive rock group Camel. They have many amazing albums, but Moonmadness and Rain Dances are especially psychedelic and beautiful.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:11:34 PM »

Old Pineapple Theif is very spacey. I love the moods in their songwriting.

WebRaider · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:02:59 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on February 28, 2015, 10:01:23 AM

Space Rock? Amplifier is as good as it gets. I would also highly recommend Spiritualized's album "Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Floating in Space".

I'll never be able to repay Zan's recommendation of this band...

Prog Snob · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Dittomist on February 28, 2015, 02:27:11 PM

Yes, Spiritualized's Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space is a great choice. I would also highly recommend the progressive rock group Camel. They have many amazing albums, but Moonmadness and Rain Dances are especially psychedelic and beautiful.

I'll check that out. I've listened to Camel before. Good stuff.

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 28, 2015, 03:11:34 PM

Old Pineapple Theif is very spacey. I love the moods in their songwriting.

I love Pineapple Theif and yes I agree.

Quote from: ytserush on February 28, 2015, 08:18:37 AM

Ruled? Pioneered by maybe.

Aside from the obvious Pink Floyd, I have some Hawkwind, Ozric's and a few other bands that don't immediately come to mind right now. I guess I'm a fan, but these are overall a low percentage of the collection.

I love the Ozrics.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:22:16 AM »

Quote from: adace on February 27, 2015, 01:18:14 AM

Earthless is definitely my favorite band in this genre. From the Ages is an incredible album!

HOLY SHIT. YES. EARTHLESS RULE.

PixelDream · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2015, 02:12:56 AM »

Ozric Tentacles

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:47:59 PM »

Hawkwind's Levitation is a favorite of mine.

PixelDream · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:03:48 AM »

https://www.madfishmusic.com/artists/ozric-tentacles/

New double album coming in May. It's probably safe to assume that it's gonna be a trippy album.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:13:51 AM »

I'm getting lost in that cover art. Wow.

emtee · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:14:07 AM »

RPWL, who started as a Floyd cover band really found their own sound and I would strongly recommend them to any Floyd fan or
space rock fan.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:23:36 AM »

Quote from: emtee on March 25, 2015, 10:14:07 AM

RPWL, who started as a Floyd cover band really found their own sound and I would strongly recommend them to any Floyd fan or
space rock fan.

RPWL are one of my favorites. World Through My Eyes got me hooked on them.

Nekov · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2015, 11:12:36 AM »

Just came here to state my love for Eloy, a band that flies under the radar a lot for no good reason since they are very good at Space Rock.

I also want to recommend a band called Cybotron (the Australian one), they're very unknown and only released 3 records out of which I have only listened to Colossus and I find it very interesting and fun.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:02:39 AM »

UFO's first 2 albums are pretty much space rock.

ytserush · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2015, 09:16:40 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on March 25, 2015, 10:13:51 AM

I'm getting lost in that cover art. Wow.

Hope the album is as good as the cover art.

TAC · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2015, 01:57:42 PM »

Quote from: LudwigVan on April 03, 2015, 01:02:39 AM

UFO's first 2 albums are pretty much space rock.

Sacul · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2015, 10:26:03 AM »

Ruined Machines' Pressure & Obsession is a fascinating instrumental post-rock/post-punk/prog?/space rock album. Here's a taste.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2016, 06:40:46 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on March 25, 2015, 11:12:36 AM

Just came here to state my love for Eloy, a band that flies under the radar a lot for no good reason since they are very good at Space Rock.

I also want to recommend a band called Cybotron (the Australian one), they're very unknown and only released 3 records out of which I have only listened to Colossus and I find it very interesting and fun.

I finally checked out Eloy, and boy are they amazing. I listened to Ocean and Power & the Passion.

Right now I'm listening to The Spacious Mind who are a more recent Space Prog band and they're really good. The music I started writing a couple of days ago definitely has a space rock sound to it. I love the sub-genre immensely for it's ethereal sounds and creative diligence.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #26 on:** February 29, 2016, 01:09:04 PM »

Okay, I'll have the conversation with myself.

I'm checking out this band called The Sun Blindness. They have an album on Spotify that I'm listening to called Like Pearly Clouds. Besides them, I also discovered The Spacious Mind and Oresund Space Collective. I'm falling in love with this genre more and more.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #27 on:** February 29, 2016, 05:30:28 PM »

I love space rock, but I find it difficult to locate bands who perform it with the style I enjoy... tbh, it's early Porcupine Tree.

Listened to Up the Downstair, The Sky Moves Sideways, Signify, and Coma Divine on vinyl today. We need a band to carry the torch of this forgotten style. It's too good to just leave behind.

Sacul · « **Reply #28 on:** February 29, 2016, 05:36:02 PM »

Try My Brother The Wind's second album.

bosk1 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 29, 2016, 05:41:16 PM »

Rockazoid Rolleroid

Prog Snob · « **Reply #30 on:** February 29, 2016, 07:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on February 29, 2016, 05:36:02 PM

Try My Brother The Wind's second album.

Those guys are really good.

Quote from: bosk1 on February 29, 2016, 05:41:16 PM

Rockazoid Rolleroid

That wasn't.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #31 on:** February 29, 2016, 07:43:57 PM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on February 29, 2016, 05:30:28 PM

I love space rock, but I find it difficult to locate bands who perform it with the style I enjoy... tbh, it's early Porcupine Tree.

Listened to Up the Downstair, The Sky Moves Sideways, Signify, and Coma Divine on vinyl today. We need a band to carry the torch of this forgotten style. It's too good to just leave behind.

I'm going to revisit those PT albums and get back to you with some recommendations. There are hundreds of psychedelic/space prog bands out there. I'll find some for you.

Nekov · « **Reply #32 on:** March 01, 2016, 08:40:03 AM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 25, 2016, 06:40:46 AM

Quote from: Nekov on March 25, 2015, 11:12:36 AM
Just came here to state my love for Eloy, a band that flies under the radar a lot for no good reason since they are very good at Space Rock.

I also want to recommend a band called Cybotron (the Australian one), they're very unknown and only released 3 records out of which I have only listened to Colossus and I find it very interesting and fun.

I finally checked out Eloy, and boy are they amazing. I listened to Ocean and Power & the Passion.

Nice

I'm glad you liked them. Their 70's albums are my favorites but they do have some interesting things during the 80's. If you have the time you should check out more of them

Prog Snob · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2016, 12:23:13 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on March 01, 2016, 08:40:03 AM

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 25, 2016, 06:40:46 AM
Quote from: Nekov on March 25, 2015, 11:12:36 AM
Just came here to state my love for Eloy, a band that flies under the radar a lot for no good reason since they are very good at Space Rock.

I also want to recommend a band called Cybotron (the Australian one), they're very unknown and only released 3 records out of which I have only listened to Colossus and I find it very interesting and fun.

I finally checked out Eloy, and boy are they amazing. I listened to Ocean and Power & the Passion.

Nice I'm glad you liked them. Their 70's albums are my favorites but they do have some interesting things during the 80's. If you have the time you should check out more of them

I checked out one of their releases from the 80s and it had that 80s treatment all over it, so I didn't like it as much. It was still good though. Spotify doesn't have all of their old releases so I'm stuck checking them out on YouTube.

A quick funny story. My five-year-old daughter was with me last night and I was listening to Oresund Space Collective. She asked me what that was on the album cover and I told her it looked like a bug or something. I was trying to explain it to her. As I was talking she said, "shhhh daddy, I listening to the music."

I love it. She's entranced by psychedelic space prog.

Nekov · « **Reply #34 on:** March 01, 2016, 01:48:06 PM »

That's awesome!!!!

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: Psychedelic/Space Rock (Read 4210 times)