In this brand-new column, we look back at key films that explore the psychedelic realm. For our premiere edition, we revisit Altered States. the 1980 film starring William Hurt.
Brian Kuhar
Apocalypticism by Moon Walker – Album Review
Harry Springer, the force behind Moon Walker, creates a big sound from his bedroom studio on third album Apocalypticism.
The Psych Ward–Heavy by Iron Butterfly
Before the epic In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida, Iron Butterfly released a stellar prelude to heavy metal simply called Heavy.
The Psych Ward–Head by The Monkees
After their TV show was canceled in 1968, The Monkees released a head-scratching film called Head and an accompanying psychedelic album of the same name.
The Psych Ward–Hit to Death in the Future Head
Hit to Death in the Future Head, the fifth album from The Flaming Lips, features surreal lyrics, psychedelic instrumentation, and high-pitched vocals from leader Wayne Coyne.
The Psych Ward: In Search of the Lost Chord by the Moody Blues
The Moody Blues followed up their orchestral masterpiece Days of Future Passed with a pleasant psychedelic record called In Search of the Lost Chord.
Think Pink V by Twink–Album Review
Twink, the unheralded but seminal English musician who has been making psychedelic music consistently since the 60s, dropped a new album this month: Think Pink V.
One Degree by Sunfruits –Album Review
Melbourne, Australia’s Sunfruits have managed to release an album that is both wonderful fun and dire commentary. One Degree is must-hear for fans of psych-pop!
The Psych Ward–A Wizard, a True Star by Todd Rundgren
This retro review looks 50 years into the past at the brilliant album, A Wizard, a True Star, by multi-talented instrumentalist/producer Todd Rundgren.
Sea of Sorrow by Tombstones in Their Eyes–Album Review
LA’s Tombstones in Their Eyes draws from shoegaze, dream pop, late 60s psychedelic, and stoner rock to form a sound of their own and have just released their latest Sea of Sorrow.
