In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Had never heard of them before, but I liked it enough.

Und immer wieder ein Push nach vorne. Großartig!

I think it’s solely on here for having one decent song… 4/10

Sorry, but the story behind this album is way better than the album itself. Nothing else about it really stands out against their contemporaries. It's good enough psychedelic jam pop, but nothing special outside of the title track which is just bloated and over stays it's welcome.

This album is contingent on the 17min song of the same title. Good track with great jammin. Otherwise pretty mild album.

Ok

Wait a minute... This sound like rock and/or roll. Interesting, and not what I expected. I've only heard the one song (I'll let you guess which one). I expected the rest of the music to be more inline with "In The Garden of Eden by I. Ron Butterfly."

Aside from a portion of the song itself, this album was not engaging.

This is my last listened-to album (although not the last generated), and there is no better way to close this list than with a standard album compared to others of the same genre. For psychedelic/progressive rock, this album is far from the best but also far from the worst, and after 1089 albums, I can state that this is true for most of the albums on the list. I'm happy to have new knowledge regarding what In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is overall and it was a nice 3-year long experience. 3 stars is enough for me.

RIP Ralph

Boring

Always thought it was “In the Garden of Eden”…today I learned something.

Idk man, I just like this type of music.

'Twas okay.

I liked that it was short, but not really my thing otherwise

One song stands out. The rest does not. That one song is half the album

I couldn’t listen to an entire song. I found it boring. I now get why 17m was cut to 3m for the USA market. They are influential so that adds a star.

Typical 60s mediocre rock band. The main song is fun though.

Nice. Not thrilling, but nice

The whole album? Is it because it was the first this was done or something? No one is holding up the whole album vs just the song. Song is a banger, no doubt.

It’s pretty much what I expected seeing the album cover and release year - pretty run-of-the-mill psych rock. It’s fine. 2-3

one 5 star song and a whole lot of filler

Most enjoyable acid rock I've heard so far easily

This is a surprisingly mellow album until, well, you know.

I mean it has that one song. Other than that, just mediocre acid rock

3.5

This was... fine. I know psychedelic rock had to start from somewhere and it was nice to hear some of the origins. What's giving this the one star rating to me, though, is the 17-minute song at the end. This is the second album I've gotten through this project that's done this and I really don't enjoy it. It's hard to have a song go on that long and for it to not just... drone. There were also these weird sounds at the 11-minute and 14-minute marks that sounded almost like someone was taking a razor blade to a guitar string or drilling something. It was just unpleasant and not in an avant garde way but in a... difficult to listen to way. I'm glad this one is over.

I bet this was absolutely groundbreaking stuff back in the day. I mildly enjoyed it

Great stuff!

Real 60's psychedelic sound

6/10

I was excited to see 6 songs and 36 minutes. My excitement disappeared seeing the tile track was over 16 mins. I did not enjoy this one.

gehen tlw. seltsame Dinge vor, aber der "Hit" hat natürlich was

good stuff!

Yeah yeah, that riff is pretty good. I used to see people arguing about how this was the first "metal" song, which is a pretty stupid argument. Outside of the closer though, I don't know how much this album really has to offer. Probably a good thing to make your shining tune 18 minutes long in this case.

Psychedelic rock milestone that traded lasting innovation for sheer endurance, coasting on one admittedly hypnotic riff for far too long.

This was fine. I'm glad we've moved away from the bad organ setting on keyboards. The title track was novel in a very fun way.

Better than I thought! I knew that one song, but the rest were all pretty good too.

So. Incredibly. Dated.

Loved all of it, titular track was my personal favourite.

Title track and flowers and beads, went really hard for me. Definitely considering adding a couple tracks to a playlist, I wouldn’t say I’d listen to the whole thing again however.

Why is there a 17 minute song?! 😭 when the drums came on I was fully locked in. The rest of the album is meh though. Title track clears.

Quite samey throughout. I probably wouldn't listen to it again but I didn't hate it.

More freakin psychedelia. Great. The title track is all you need to listen to, and not even this self-indulgent 17 minute version of it. One song does not an album make, even if it is nearly half of the album’s total runtime. Lame.

Favourite tracks: in-a-gadda-da-vida

When it comes to albums that bridge the gap between 60s psychedelia and early heavy metal, this is definitely one of the essentials. I like it because it holds onto that strong, swirling psychedelic sound, but with a much heavier, guitar driven edge than most 60s psych albums. The prominent use of the organ adds so much to the overall atmosphere. I haven’t really had the chance to dive deeper into the band’s catalog, but for anyone interested in the history of metal, this is definitely an album you should check out.

Interresting to hear both the other songs and the entirety of the title song. It was however kinda bland and I dont think I will get back to this very much.

One good song, and it's way better remixed as a Nas beat.

Favorite Track: Breakout

There're a lot of people in reviews saying that there's only one good song on this album, but TBH even that feels a bit generous; the title track kind of plods along. A very low two; borderline one.

Aside from “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” it was mostly forgettable, but listenable. Didn’t really gain anything out of it. Toss away record.

Everyone talks about the title track for obvious reasons, but honestly the rest of the album is really solid 60's psych as well. That absolute behemoth of a title track though, it's really an iconic song.

eka poppipaska pois tieltä ymmärrän. tajuun kyl pitää eka muutama joku biisi laittaa levylle huoh tajuun kyl fiiliksen. fiilis on meikällä nimittäin tuttu. sitten lähtee: in the garden of eden baby... eiku huume hörhönö jenha ghanah dah vheedah.. suu pielet niin saatanan jyrkässä alamäessä molemmilla puolella. pulisongit koskettaa maata niin saatanan paljon iho liukuu painovoiman kera kallosta.. roikkuu vaan vittu.. silmissä nää mitään ku silmäluomet roikkuu edessä, nää vittu mitään sen jälkeen.. hampaita nähnykkään, ihoa vaan tiellä,ihottaa joka paikassa. ihoa siellä ihoa täällä, kaikkialla paitsi pään päällä. päälaki paljasta porottaa niin niukka ihokerros että näkee läpi. in agn dagv videa.

Probably cool in the 60’s, but to me it’s just boring dad rock. Inagoddadavida is about 16 minutes too long.

Great instrumentals

Fun random note: on the Spotify page for this artist, 3 of the top 5 songs are just different versions of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." I think that's a pretty good sign that we have a one hit wonder on our hands. I can't say the other songs on this album made much of an impression on me, so I guess that makes sense. Also, shout out to The Simpsons for making me aware of this song. The bit where Bart gets this song into church as "In The Garden of Eden" and maybe kills the organist by the end of it burned itself into my memory about 30 years ago. Anyway, I did enjoy listening to the 17 minute version of the title track here. Solid early prog rock. Didn't really care for the first half of the album though; just sounded like generic oldies to these ears. 3.1

Very, very, enjoyable.

Good stuff.

Ég hafði aldrei heyrt um Iron Butterfly þar til ég hlustaði á þessa plötu. Kom skemmtilega á óvart en mér fannst ég samt vera að hlusta á Doors cover band að reyna að semja sína eigin tónlist þótt það sé ekki endilega rétt

***An ok album

It wouldn't get meme'd on if it weren't either amazing or amazingly bad. Short album in which half of it is an all time classic, song.

A massive hit that goes hard in an album that is forgettable.

Psychedelic

That one song was iconic for being long

Cool

A very good piece of psych-hard and a proof that sometimes, less is more when it comes to the number of tracks on your album!

1. uuant - 1 2. flouuerz - 1 3. mirage - 1 4. termination - 1 5. happy - 0 6. vida - 2

The title track is a classic, obviously. Everything else is pretty mid, but at least the album overall was short and easy to listen to. Feels like a 3 in total context.

I'm always a bit wary of the "psychedelic" label when it appears, but this was really enjoyable. It avoided being too far up itself and was grounded with good tunes throughout.

That long ass last track kinda ripped

Really cool!

Just dull

Not my thing sort of rock

Interesting enough that I didn’t skip around. I expected more of this to sound like the title track, but the other stuff kept my attention for the most part.

The songs weren’t good and the jam didn’t really hold my attention. Seriously, cut out the drum solo. No one needs to hear a drum solo on that. 2 stars just for reminding me about the Simpsons gag where this song comes up.

Yeah, I remember liking the title track to this when I was a teenager. I think I would need "psychedelic aids" to listen to this album again.

I did not enjoy this.

Plain old boring music.

Titelnummeret er for sygt jo. Kæmpe 5/5 banger. Resten af albummet er 2/5 typisk psychedelia. Ender på en stor 3'er sammenlagt

Det hele var fedt nok, men det er helt sikkert titelnummeret man kommer for. Meget tæt forbundet til Manhunter i mit hoved.

First side is boring, second side and title song is mindblowing! 3-

I forgot this would be split down 2 channels, so I had the one earphone in and thought the first track sounded like absolute shit until I realised. Much better from there I think you could draw some comparisons to The Doors musically, maybe with a bit of the Beatles. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is indulgent, wild and messy but it's good fun The impenetrable, dense production on this that you might find on Piper at the Gates of Dawn or even something like Raw Power has always kind of put my head in a spin. I've never been able to decide if I like that style, but here I'm may be leaning slightly towards disliking it. Everything is kind of buried beneath the guitar in one ear and ear-piercing organ in the other and it got a bit fatiguing pretty quickly. Thankfully, the album is pretty short Good album, though I imagine it would be 10x better if you were absolutely baked Highlights: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Termination

This album is so lovesick it's kind of overbearing. This sort of super psychedelic, organ heavy music about love is very common and I'm not about to say that Iron Butterfly are reinventing the wheel, it's more just some cool ideas and textures but anything beyond that is just not really there for me. It's just fine but nothing to write home about

[6/10] Was that FF7 battle music

One song is not enough to save this album. The songs are all the same (even their hit).

This reminded me that back in 1969 I was aware of this group but never really heard much of their music. So this album was completely new to me despite knowing that it had existed for years. In 1969 I wondered if they would appeal to me due to their prog rock credentials. Listening today was a bit underwhelming and a realisation that it was not as proggy as I thought. That is apart from the 17 minute title track. I’m not put off at all by long tracks. I mean isn’t Supper’s Ready one of the best opuses ever? In this album’s case it is this track which redeems it for me. Every other track is a bit mediocre but the title track lifts the whole album. Not so keen on the vocals at the beginning but when the bands various instruments interplay with each other it is a very special 10 minutes or so. 3/5 21/1/25

Solid classic rock album that's mostly known for the title track, which you pretty much can't live long without hearing at least the single edit. It's popular for very valid reasons, and I've always enjoyed listening to it sandwiched in with other songs from that time period. The full version is weird enough to be interesting, but I felt like the edit kept the best parts. The rest of the songs are smaller doses of that style, but nowhere near as memorable. I'm sure the whole thing sounds better if you're not sober. I am though, so it's good but not blowing my mind, maaan.

In college the first time I took acid a friend put on this album and said this is what this stuff was made for” I’m still not sure if he meant the acid or the music. Either way still an amazing album.

jag försökte. men jag tycker inte att det har åldrats med någon vidare värdighet.

This is #day160 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... here's to a signature psychedelic hard rock from 1968. The title track, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, is an obvious standout here. With its hypnotic drum solo and eerie organ, it's sure to send you into a trance. The bassline, in particular, gives me echoes of Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love, released just a year earlier—though I could be wrong about that comparison. The whole record feels like a wild trip through the acid-drenched 60s. While I’m fine with discovering it, I don’t have a deep urge to revisit it soon. Who knows, though? This is a solid 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day161.

Eh, it was nothing special.

Honestly I'm pretty meh on this one. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida as a standalone track is a psychedelic rock staple that has been re-interpreted and sampled across different genres. However, I don't really feel like I needed the first side of this album in my life. Title track jams, but as an album review this scores low for me. high 2/ 5.

Interestingly short album where the title track is almost half the entire album. Overall it sounds like a progressive Hendrix project.

Top of the line psychdelic shredding in my book. I have listened to the title track a bunch of times and it never ceases to jam. So it was really nice to listen to the other songs....which also jammed.

Definitely heard a Doors sample on this first song. This probably came out around the same time so a bit interesting. First 5 songs are pretty run of the mill 60's rock tunes. Then we get to the title song and we definitely listened to this by that Bongo Band. Jam of a song and by far an away the best song on this album. Without it this probably would've been a 2.

Should listen more often!

I listened to this while I played video games with my 7 year old son. That’s about peak experience for this album. It’s not bad classic rock, but it’s far from revolutionary. Lyrics are mid at best, the musicians can play alright which is their saving grace. The whole mythology is built around some poorly scribbled lyrics that became a 17 minute psychedelic jam. Okay.

Don't know if I've ever listened to an album that rhymed one word with the same word more. Has nothing going for it other than one great bassline. Lucky not to be a 1 tbh.

Good 60s

Promised more than it delivered.

Sabbath/Doors rip off? All weak songs until the last one that has a great riff but goes on a bit!

They just sound like a pound shop Doors to me. The vocalist and the lyrics are truly painful, the organ not a patch on Manzarek (who he’s clearly mimicking in some places). The rest of the band have some moments, but one catchy riff and a heavy rock out on a painfully long song (with a naff untechnical drum solo) does not an album rescue. There’s so much better psych rock out there than this.

First song was too long and repetitive in its sections. It could have been better had it been much shorter. Some of the songs have Beatles vibes, and overall 60s vibes, which tracks. This album was way too long and I only enjoyed small bits of it.

Not bad but not great

A good album, I liked Most Anything You Want and Flowers And Beads.

3.9 - There was something just really nice about this, and kinda took me by surprise. Also didn't mind the really long ending song

I was quite into this at the start, reminded me of the Blood Sweat and Tears record, a good reminder that there was a lot of cool rock music going on in the late 60s, buried slightly beneath the mainstream. But it faded for me at the end, the last track just too meandering for me. 3.4/5

oh this one was actually not that bad, decent 3

Pre-listening thoughts: I’m a few behind while rating this but today’s is Blur and I’m really excited for it. But I told myself before I can listen to Blur I have to listen to this one and Bruce Springsteen (have been putting these off bc I don’t think I’ll enjoy them). Wahhhhhh Post/during listening thoughts: this is not as bad as I was expecting it to be. It’s unbelievably mid psychedelic rock but I’ve heard MUCH worse from this list in terms of psychedelic rock so thank god it’s decent. The guys singing voice isn’t my fav (he’s weirdly Pearl Jam-esque? I don’t like it). The title track doesn’t need to be 17 mins. Hate psychedelic rock for pulling shit like this. Swinging between 2 and 3 stars with this one bc overall, it’s decent but idk. 4.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: Flowers and Beads Least fav tracks: My Mirage, the monstrous title track

pretty cool!! it was kind of like if Mike was the main guy in the Monkees and they were a little more psychedelic. and i love the mike songs and i like classic psychedelia so this worked well

wtf

Another one I remember from my parents' vinyl stash growing up. The vocalist sounds like the poor man's Tom Jones. Musically it's ok, but feels like they're trying for somewhere between The Doors and Zappa and not quite getting there. The title track still cracks me up every time.

Sorta lost its vibe, it was OK, but not what I remembered, I suppose if I was tripping….

Not great.

Dreary is, I think, the best one-word description. Self-indulgent. Even the title track is a slog, with a weak drum solo and, strangely, an appearance of God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen during the organ solo.

First half was a string of forgettable organ-based psych rock and the only memorable thing on offer is the epic title track on side b. Memorable doesn’t necessarily equal ‘good’ though. It’s memorable for being very long and having a catchy riff. I much preferred the Incredible Bongo Band’s version of it though.

Loooooonnnnnggggg last track.

So this album is basically on here for the one song. The rest is kinda meh. But the one song gives it an extra star. Vent: there are multiple albums on here just because of one song. This irritates me because the list is about albums not songs.

Sok

the "album tracks" here (read: not the title track) are fairly decent and fun deep cuts if you're into the realm of 60s psych but fairly inessential. what makes this album quintessential is the title track, which while mostly only famous for being obnoxiously long and repetitive, is a mainstay of the genre. I love it, but I suspect most people will find this superfluous.

Classic

dark, foreboding psychedelic rock. whether they knew it or not, iron butterfly helped lay the groundwork for heavy music with the title track to this album.

Yep

Kind of a classic if you can make your way through it.

2 - just some old music that doesn't really appeal to me in style or delivery

Austin Powers

This album is just a vehicle for their magnum opus, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, with a few basic trippy songs filling in the other 18 minutes of this album. And that magnum opus was supposed to be called “In the Garden of Eden” but the singer was so hammered he slurred the lyrics and here we are today. Can we please bring back the 36 minute album? That’s the best thing about it.

If I wanted to listen to the doors I would just do that. The organ killed it for me. Not on replay for me.

Saw the album and thought I would like it more. Then I listened to it and... meh. Solidly mediocre. Their claim to fame is a 17 minute song that is about 14 minutes too long.

Very trippy. I must have liked it, and listened to it a bunch.

Listening to this album: "Just get to "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" already! Listening to "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida:" Just end already.

Nope

I'll take the Incredible String Band over Iron Butterfly anytime. Iconic does not equate to enjoyable.

Wasn’t very interesting to me, pretty repetitive sound-wise. I thought I would enjoy this more than I did, and would choose other bands/albums of the era before this. Not real inspiring

Honestly not what I was expecting at all.

Yeah pretty middle of the road 60s rock. Not a lot to get excited about here.

Cool organ, great early psychedelic rock

The title track (an alteration of "In the garden of Eden") is clearly one of the most famous examples of psychedelic rock out there. It's long sprawling 17 minute journey lets you get completely sucked into its strange and wonderful soundscapes. Nothing else sounds quite like it. It's like taking an acid trip in the middle of a cathedral. It's bizarre, unpredictable and yet grounded in vageuly religious imagery. Not many bands can get away with filling an entire side of an LP with a single song and make it their best one. But there's a reason that people tend not to talk about Iron Butterfly otherwise. The A side is fine, but nothing really special. Plenty of other bands of the era had more great songs. Although I'm usually loathe to award points based on a single song, it does at least cover a large portion of the album.

Compared to the last few days this album at least had a good beat and vocals. Obviously the title song is most recognized though a bit long for sure.

Probably could have been shortened a bit and it did sound like your usual 60’s/70’s psychedelic rock

I actually quite liked this one. Thought his voice was funky but I liked it. The music was nice, I didn't mind the 17 minute song because they sounded good on it, there were nice transitions and variations in it, and the other songs on the album were all like 3 1/2 minutes. Overall really enjoyed.

60's psych rock with mumbling lyrics, and a 17 minute rambling track to close the album with. there I've just saved you 39 minutes

Pretty good 60's Psych Rock. I never realized he almost has a David Bowie quality to his voice. I didn't think I would like anything besides the title track, but I found the other songs to be enjoyable in a way I don't always do with 60's music. But of course everyone is here for the title track, and I do really love it. It has such a dirty and crunchy guitar tone, and the organ complements it perfectly. I also really like the drum solo section. Oh! and that organ solo back into the main riff is crazy. And that chorus melody is perfect. Mid 4.

Found this more interesting from a music historical perspective than as a listening experience that I am planning to revisit any time soon. Here you've got a band only a couple of years after the Beatles doing something that with one foot is still firmly in the sixties 'beat' music tradition (those neat little back up vocals for instance) but with the other is exploring wilder, more psychedelic pastures. You can hear them moving towards, say, Pink Floyd and Deep Purple (via the Doors). As an album it too uneven for me and the songs aren't particularly memorable either.

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" seems to be very promising if you listen to many of the reviews about the album, especially the title track. Unfortunately, this greatness is only in theory. When you listen to the album, you realize two things: 1. There are a zillion albums in the same genre that are better than this one. 2. The singer clearly starts off imitating Elvis Presley and ends up realizing that he failed at it. Nothing against Doug Ingle, but the work presented here is not at all "wow" and the title track seems to never end. Disappointed, but not surprised.

3 until the extended Inna Gatta version which was fantastic!

I usually don't like winding acid rock like this but that title track sounds like what all those songs I don't like are trying to emulate. What a great song, I can see how it sold like fire on the back of that. I agree with others that the first half is just bland to me except I really liked Termination. So I ended up enjoying over half of this album's runtime which is pretty impressive for a genre that I'm not a big fan of. Cool artwork and band name as well. Rating: 4.2

Passé 800 albums , ma tolérance à la musique des années 60 et son petit orgue caractéristique commence à s’effriter. Mais je vois comment cet album a pu être un précurseur d’un rock plus progressif et créatif

Iconic song, rest of the album is not my taste.

Omg, this bored me. Yes, even the epic title track. Which I must have heard before (because Manhunter) but obviously did not make much of an impression. And to think this was the best selling album of the year in the US. Wild

Little mundane and dull, but employs those soft rock tendencies. A little heavy on the electric organ.

You know it. It's solid.

This album is a mashup of '60s contemporary influences - The Beatlesesque harmonies, The Doors-y keyboards, and the riff-heavy songs structures of Cream. Unfortunately, the whole is less than the sum of its parts. The various elements of each song seem to clash rather than cohere, making the listening experience unintentionally uncomfortable. For example, the track "Termination" begins with an interesting groove but somehow ends up with almost medieval melodies sparring with child-like keyboard noodling before fading away inexplicably, leaving the listener thoroughly unsatisfied. Finally, the title track is wholly unworthy of being 17 minutes long given that it consists of a single riff and some out of place solos. The album does earn an extra star for a nice bass tone.

Solid album. Hurtig lyt, godt med syre.

Hippie Metal! Det lyder som en supergruppe dannet af The Doors og Black Sabbath. Det var fedt at opleve, men nok ikke noget jeg vender tilbage til

Really disappointed with this album. Terrible mix that desperately needs a remaster. I usually love side-long tracks, but this album doesnt really have much to say. Corny lyrics and a dated sound also really hamper the album. Nothing really positive to say.

8/10. Good throughout, but the last song with the solos is really good and ups it to a 'Great' album!

There was some cool stuff here, kind of doors-esque in some songs. Not a lot I'll come back too but a cool album, in-a-gadda-da-vida is interesting

Il y a des semaines, dans ce projet un peu fou des "1001 albums", où l'on tombe sur des pépites, des oeuvres qui redéfinissent une vie d'écoute, des disques qui vous attrapent par le col et ne vous lâchent plus. Et puis, il y a des semaines comme celle-ci. Des semaines où la liste vous impose une sorte de devoir de mémoire, une plongée dans un monument historique dont tout le monde connaît le nom, mais que peu de gens ont réellement visité de la cave au grenier. Cette semaine, le monument en question s'appelle "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Et autant vous le dire tout de suite, la visite a été... laborieuse. L'année de toutes les folies. Hendrix redessine la carte de la guitare électrique, les Beatles se déchirent en beauté sur l'Album Blanc, les Stones invoquent le Diable. C'est le chaos, l'explosion, la révolution sonique. Et au milieu de tout ça, débarquent quatre Californiens sous le nom improbable d'Iron Butterfly. Un nom qui, à lui seul, résume le paradoxe de l'époque : la lourdeur du métal qui s'annonce et la légèreté psychédélique des rêves opiacés. Sur le papier, ça a de la gueule. Dans les faits, c'est une autre paire de manches. Soyons clairs, cet album est l'exemple le plus parfait, le plus caricatural, de l'arnaque du "one-track album". Un disque qui n'existe et ne survit dans la mémoire collective que par la grâce (ou la faute, c'est selon) d'un seul et unique morceau. Un putain de long morceau. Un mastodonte de plus de dix-sept minutes qui a phagocyté tout le reste, qui a dévoré la face B, la carrière du groupe, et probablement l'envie de millions d'auditeurs de retourner un jour le vinyle. Ce morceau, c'est évidemment "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". La légende, que tout disquaire qui se respecte a racontée mille fois, veut que le titre soit une déformation avinée de "In the Garden of Eden". C'est plausible. Quand on écoute ce Léviathan sonore, on imagine sans peine le chanteur Doug Ingle, la bouche pâteuse, tentant d'articuler sa vision mystique à un batteur déjà parti dans un autre monde. Le riff d'orgue est iconique, un truc lourd, menaçant, qui tourne en boucle jusqu'à l'hypnose, ou l'ennui mortel. C'est l'alpha et l'oméga du rock lourd, le chaînon manquant entre le psychédélisme et ce qui deviendra plus tard le hard rock, puis le metal. Historiquement, c'est indéniable. Mais putain, qu'est-ce que c'est long. Et puis, il y a LE solo de batterie. Ce passage est devenu une blague à lui tout seul. C'est le moment où, à l'époque, on avait le temps de rouler un joint, d'aller pisser, de se faire un café, de discuter de la guerre du Vietnam et de revenir juste à temps pour la reprise du riff principal. C'est le symbole de tous les excès d'une époque qui pensait que "plus c'est long, plus c'est bon". Eh bien non. Parfois, plus c'est long, plus c'est juste chiant. Ce solo est une épreuve, un test d'endurance. Si vous survivez à ça, vous pouvez survivre à n'importe quel solo de prog des années 70. Le plus triste dans cette histoire, c'est la face A. Parce qu'il y a une face A, oui, je vous assure. On y trouve une poignée de morceaux qui, pris individuellement, sont de sympathiques pépites de rock psychédélique un peu brut de décoffrage. On sent l'énergie, l'envie d'en découdre. C'est efficace, ça sonne comme une version énervée des Doors qui aurait abusé des mauvais acides. Des titres comme "Most Anything You Want" ou "Are You Happy?" sont des prototypes intéressants, des ébauches de ce que le hard rock allait devenir. Le problème, c'est qu'ils ne font pas le poids. Ils sont condamnés à n'être que la première partie insignifiante d'un spectacle dont tout le monde attend la tête d'affiche monstrueuse. Qui se souvient de la première partie de King Kong ? Personne. On est tous là pour voir le gorille géant. Et c'est exactement ça, cet album. Une poignée de chansons compétentes et agréables qui se font écraser, pulvériser, par le monolithe sonore qui occupe toute la seconde face. En tant qu'album, en tant qu'oeuvre cohérente, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" est un échec. C'est un 45 tours boursouflé. Une anomalie. Un disque qui a marqué l'histoire, certes, mais pour de mauvaises raisons. Il a ouvert la porte à une certaine idée de la démesure, du remplissage, de l'étirement artificiel d'une idée. Quand je tenais ce disque entre mes mains à la boutique, c'était toujours pour la même raison : un client, souvent jeune, qui avait entendu parler de "ce morceau super long avec un solo de batterie de malade". Personne ne m'a jamais demandé "tu as le premier Iron Butterfly pour la face A ?". Jamais. Alors oui, il fallait l'écouter pour le projet. C'est une case cochée sur la liste. Mais est-ce que je le réécouterai en entier un jour ? Sûrement pas. Je garderai le titre éponyme dans une playlist "curiosités historiques", entre un obscur morceau de Krautrock et un délire de Zappa. Pour le reste, le papillon a beau être de fer, ses ailes ont bien mal vieilli. C'est un artefact, une pièce de musée qui témoigne d'une époque où tout était permis, même le pire. Et pour ça, je suppose, il mérite une forme de respect. Mais pas plus d'un point sur cinq. Faut pas déconner non plus.

2.5 stars. The title track has a catchy riff and cool structure but is ridiculously long (17 mins). Other than that it's just some forgettable psychedelic prog rock.

Similar sound to many and all very similar. Sound like the copied the doors

Not bad, sounds like the doors except they had Johnny Bravo as their singer.

If they try to tell you that side A is worth while, they are lying.

ummm this was like ok I guess. I like what they were going for but I don't think they were that good

Outstanding album. The title track is an absolute classic but the rest of the album holds its own.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 4+ Rest 3

Getting high on acid and listening to In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida with some dancing water speakers was one of the best experiences of my life when i was 19.

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" is the second studio album by American rock band Iron Butterfly. The album is specifically known for its 17-minute title track which one critic coined "the epitome of heavy pyschedelic excess." The band is Doug Ingle (organ, lead vocals), Erik Brann (guitar, vocals), Ron Bushy (drums) and Lee Dorman (bass, vocals). The album was a massive commercial success hitting #4 in the US and the best selling album in the US in 1969. "Most Anything You Want" opens side one. The prominent organ. A bouncey beat. A nice guitar jam. Very much pop-rock pyschedelia. The best song on side one for me is "Termination." A fuzzy guitar and vocal harmonies. A Grateful Dead guitar riff. And a bells fade for the outro. And then we come to the main event on side two, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" baby. Doug Ingle wrote the song while heavily drinking and drummer Ron Busty misinterpreted the slurred title of "In the Garden of Eden." The minimal lyrics tell of a love song from biblical Adam to Eve. The song opens with the hypnotic eerie organ. Some vocals and then we get to the body. This song does have a good groove which lasts for a good long time as well. We then successive jams of the guitar, drums and percussion. Vocals return at the end. Well, the first side has five pop/rock songs with a pyschedelic edge. Yes, the ever-present organ. Nothing great but nothing really bad either. It's all really about the title song isn't it. Self-indulgent? Yes! Too long? Yes! Still pretty cool? Yes! So, if you like the self-titled song, it's all you and the album is really an extended single.

8.5/10. Great psychedelic vibes. The full version of this album's title track is epic! :)

I kind of like In A Gadda Da Vida

A pretty standard ‘60s album with a band that sounds a lot like The Doors but with a less interesting lead singer. The compositions sound nice and there’s a solid amount of personality there to make up for it though

Meh, not enough rock and roll for me tbf

This is one of those albums that has no redeeming qualities at all. Vocal sounds like fake Elvis Presley, songs are really neutered of all excitment, and even long guitar solos on b side are completely boring. I guess it's not known for a reason.

Upbeat. Dope bass lines. Soulful vocals. I can't decide how I feel about minutes long drum solos. I do feel like they are using the cheapest rinky dink organ they could find. Imagine a real organ with some deep heft in there. Would earn an extra star. Overall I had a nice time.

3.4 1x

Неожиданно много интересной музыки на альбоме. Прикольно

I'm not super into psychedelic rock, but it's a decent listen. 17 minutes is a bit much, but since it's a pretty good song it isn't too bad.

If this album were any worse it would be interesting. Unfortunately, it isn't.

Would not be in any way worried if I never heard this album or any track off it ever again.

Thanks Simpsons for telling me about this album. Besides the title track it's pretty meh.

The Good: an Iron Butterfly, as we know it can spread its wings and not have to worry about damaging them The Bad: Iron is a heavy metal, thus causing the butterfly to not be able to fly… like, at all… The Ugly: watching such a butterfly try and flop its wings to get airlift… This is a tough one, as my album yesterday was Led Zeppelin IV, thus making any album of that epoch sound like crap… still, that title song did place me smack-daddy-in-the-middle of as The Garden of Eden… and the solo… I know we all are trying to air-drum ourselves out of this one! 3* for effort...

Blind album and artist. Album is alright, but the title track carries the album for sure. 17 minute jam that sounds epic? Count me in.

earlyish rock history is so funny because audiences were like "what if a song was long" like, yeah man, what if album goes in one ear and out the other but is pretty vibey and unobjectionable

I really can't take this list seriously. This is another on the list that is only on here for a single song, which are not worth listening to in order to get to, and even when you get to it, it's... 17 minutes? That's how you make a less than 40 minutes feel like an eternity.

воде приятный, возникла какая мысль про стандартные гармонии таких рокеров но не повторю

meh…

**Album Review: "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly** Released in 1968, Iron Butterfly's *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* is often hailed as one of the pioneering works of psychedelic rock. The album’s title track became iconic for its length, distinct sound, and memorable riff, laying the groundwork for what would become heavy metal and progressive rock. This in-depth review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and cultural influence, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. ### 1. Lyrics The lyrics of *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* are not the album's most sophisticated element, but they align well with the psychedelic rock genre. The title track's lyrics are sparse, consisting of just a few lines repeated throughout the 17-minute piece. The famous opening line, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, honey, don’t you know that I love you?" reflects a love song disguised under a slurred and enigmatic phrase. Legend has it that the title was originally meant to be "In the Garden of Eden," but was altered due to lead singer Doug Ingle’s intoxicated delivery. The rest of the album's lyrics are relatively simple and direct, embodying the counterculture ethos of the late 1960s. Songs like "Flowers and Beads" and "My Mirage" address themes of love, introspection, and escapism, though they lack the poetic depth of contemporaries like The Doors or Bob Dylan. The lyrics often serve as vehicles for the music rather than the primary focus, which may disappoint listeners seeking more profound lyrical content. **Pros:** The lyrics complement the psychedelic atmosphere, emphasizing the genre's themes of love and transcendence. **Cons:** They are often simplistic and lack depth, with some lines bordering on cliché. ### 2. Music Musically, *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* shines brightest on its title track. The song's heavy, hypnotic riff, performed by guitarist Erik Brann, is one of the most memorable in rock history. The droning, repetitive structure creates a trance-like state, characteristic of psychedelic music. Ron Bushy's famous drum solo, lasting over two minutes, adds an element of raw energy, while Doug Ingle's swirling organ performance gives the song a mystical quality. The rest of the album follows a more traditional rock format, with songs like "Most Anything You Want" and "Termination" built around concise guitar riffs and standard verse-chorus structures. The arrangements are more straightforward than on the extended title track, but they still exhibit a degree of inventiveness. The instrumental textures—particularly the use of the electric organ—give the album a unique sonic identity. However, some tracks, such as "Are You Happy," suffer from a lack of variation, occasionally feeling like filler compared to the epic "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." While the title track pushes boundaries, the other songs stick closer to typical rock conventions, which may seem inconsistent. **Pros:** The music features an iconic riff, engaging drum solo, and distinctive organ sounds. The title track, in particular, stands out as a seminal psychedelic rock piece. **Cons:** The rest of the album lacks the same level of innovation and feels uneven in quality. ### 3. Production The album's production, handled by Jim Hilton, captures the raw energy of the band while leaning into the psychedelic era's experimental nature. The most notable production choices appear in the title track, where the mix emphasizes the heavy, reverberating organ and the deep bass, creating a layered soundscape that evokes a sense of depth and immersion. The extended drum solo benefits from a clever use of panning, allowing the listener to feel surrounded by the drumming. This technique was relatively novel at the time and added a unique dimension to the listening experience. The production is not overly polished, which works in the band's favor, as it preserves the raw and unrefined essence of live rock music. That said, the production does have its drawbacks. The mix can feel muddy at times, particularly during louder sections where the instruments blend together in a way that diminishes clarity. There is also a certain roughness to the sound that, while appealing to some for its authenticity, may not be as refined as the work of other contemporary bands, such as The Beatles or The Beach Boys, who were also pushing sonic boundaries. **Pros:** The production captures the band's raw energy and uses innovative techniques like panning during the drum solo. It adds a sense of space to the music. **Cons:** The mix can be muddy, and the production lacks the polish of other 1960s albums, which may detract from the listening experience for some. ### 4. Themes The thematic core of *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* revolves around love, spirituality, and escapism—common themes in the psychedelic rock movement. The title track itself suggests a surrealistic take on traditional love songs, with its dreamlike quality hinting at a deeper spiritual union. While the lyrics don’t delve into specifics, the music conveys a sense of journey and exploration, which was central to the era's ethos. "Flowers and Beads" touches on the free love movement, expressing a desire for both material and spiritual connection. "My Mirage" and "Termination" explore themes of self-reflection and inner conflict, presenting a longing for meaning and understanding in a rapidly changing world. These songs, while not as deep as some of the more renowned works from the period, still capture the zeitgeist of the late 1960s. However, the album does not tackle complex social or political issues, which may limit its thematic range. While bands like Jefferson Airplane and The Doors were addressing cultural upheaval and questioning societal norms, Iron Butterfly remains focused on more personal and abstract ideas. **Pros:** The themes align well with the psychedelic rock movement, capturing the spirit of the 1960s. The title track offers a captivating sonic experience that conveys a sense of transcendence. **Cons:** The thematic content is not as ambitious as some contemporaries, lacking depth and a focus on broader social commentary. ### 5. Influence The influence of *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* cannot be overstated. The title track's length and musical experimentation helped pave the way for progressive rock and heavy metal, inspiring bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. The use of extended solos and heavy riffs became a hallmark of early metal, while the album’s overall sound influenced the development of hard rock. The album also impacted live performances, demonstrating that audiences were receptive to longer and more complex compositions. It played a role in legitimizing the idea that rock music could be taken seriously as an art form, not just a form of popular entertainment. Additionally, Ron Bushy’s drum solo became a benchmark for aspiring rock drummers, setting a standard for extended instrumental showcases. Despite its significant impact, the album is sometimes viewed as a novelty due to the overwhelming focus on the title track. While it opened doors for many genres, it did not achieve the same critical acclaim as other landmark albums from the era, such as The Beatles' *Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band* or The Doors’ self-titled debut. **Pros:** The album's influence on heavy metal, progressive rock, and live performance is undeniable. The title track became a cultural touchstone for the psychedelic era. **Cons:** The rest of the album did not have the same cultural impact, and some critics consider the album’s success to be mostly reliant on the novelty of the title track. ### Pros and Cons Summary **Pros:** - The title track "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" is a masterpiece of psychedelic rock, featuring a captivating riff, memorable organ work, and a standout drum solo. - The album captures the spirit of the late 1960s with its themes of love, transcendence, and self-exploration. - Innovative production techniques, such as panning and layered sounds, enhance the immersive experience. - The album's influence on progressive rock, heavy metal, and live performances is significant and far-reaching. **Cons:** - The lyrics are generally simplistic and lack the depth of other contemporary works. - The production can be muddy, with a lack of clarity in some of the denser musical passages. - Other tracks on the album do not reach the same level of innovation as the title track, resulting in an uneven quality. - The album’s themes are limited, focusing mainly on personal and abstract ideas without engaging in broader social commentary. ### Conclusion *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* by Iron Butterfly is a defining moment in the history of psychedelic rock. The album’s title track stands as a groundbreaking piece of music, influencing the direction of rock in the years that followed. Its extended length, heavy sound, and experimental production marked a shift towards more ambitious rock music. However, the album as a whole falls short of the same level of consistency, with the non-title tracks lacking the innovation and depth that make "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" so iconic. While the album’s impact on future genres like heavy metal and progressive rock is significant, it is sometimes overshadowed by its reliance on the success of the title track. Nonetheless, *In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida* remains an essential listen for anyone interested in the evolution of rock music, serving as both a product of its time and a forward-looking piece that paved the way for new musical forms. Despite its imperfections, the album’s influence and the sheer audacity of its title track secure its place in rock history.

i can’t bring myself to sit through this

3.5

This is one of those albums where I think How did this 14 minute song stay in the top 10 for an entire year? Was the water tainted with acid?

Unfortunately this has not aged well, but I enjoyed it back in the day

This is just typical synth

Best nice

The style reminds me a lot of The Doors, which makes sense - their debut was in 1967, just one year prior. Interesting that this album's most popular track (title track) is 17 minutes long and took up the entirety of the B-side.

Barely squeaks by as a 3. Almost a 2, owing to the overlong version of the title track

Bloviated organ noodlings with terrible vocals. The Simpsons did it better.

Love it!! Songs of my youth!

Has its moments, but it can drift off when listening to it. It might feel boring as it is nothing new now and having a 17-minute song, can feel too much! But it did give us the great Simpsons line "this sounds like rock and or roll" So that has to count for something. It's not a bad album, its an okay album, and In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is a very good song, just can feel too long at times

l'ultima traccia da 17 minuti mi ha un po' steso, devo essere onesta. però carino.

Suppose the clue was in the band name: way less heavy than I anticipated. Other than the eponymous title track (which largely kicks ass but is preposterously long) I didn't much care for it. Too noodley.

Bit dated.

Classic album, like this a lot!

It's a cool album. Very much sounds exactly from the era it's from.

Classic 60s.

Simpsons quote.

I’m familiar with the title track, but not so much with the rest of this album. I can hear a lot of other artists in here. The doors, jethro Tull, king crimson, David Bowie. Acid rock and jam bands. Absolutely enjoy the variation on god rest ye merry gentlemen.

Title track is a classic riffy jam. I could take or leave the rest of the album.

Groovy baby, good song. But by jove, do these records sound awful

Not a fan of Iron Butterfly, mostly because of the vocals are not my preference, but the musicianship is solid and the album is worth a listen if you're looking for something interesting and different.

For being pre 70’s it goes alright, Nothing really stick outs to me but interesting that there isn’t a remaster for this

They alright, I never got into these guys and I think it's cause they sound like any other late 60s rock band but they made one song that goes for 17 minutes. I always preferred their first album Heavy.

In the Garden of Eden, by I. Ron Butterfly Wait a minute, this sounds like rock and/or roll Pretty standard 60s psych rock, not much you couldn't hear from better albums like the doors or country joe, except the title track which is pretty good but ain’t no dark star or the end

The drum solo sounded like the end in abbey road, so that was cool I guess

2/5

Heard the title track dozens of times but I don't recall ever hearing another song by these guys. After listening, it's obvious why that is. First cut sounds a lot like the Doors.

Un autre album psychédélique, un autre 3 étoiles

I couldn’t get past thinking about the Simpsons bit where they play In-a-gadda-da-vida in church and it lasts hours. The 60’s were wild. I did like Flowers and Beads.

Probably a 3.5 but these guys seem cool so I’ll round up.

The extended version has more depth than I ever knew. Enjoyed the listen.

Cool vibes and great sound. Shorter album but really love the 60s rock era.

One riff. Seventeen minutes. This is what happens when no one says ‘that’s enough

Between Iron Butterfly and The Doors, who ripped off who? The answer? Who cares.

My memory of the first time I heard the title track: on a trip to the boonies and my step father, a hippie era music nerd, cackles. He says, “the DJ has to poop” and explains that we will be hearing by this “song” for 20 full minutes.

Album has it’s ups and downs but the middle of the song is quite boring.

The title track is a brilliant song, but the rest is very forgettable 2/5

that was sick

This is the first vinyl my dad ever owned. He would put a speaker on either side of his head for the full stereo effect. I think knowing that improved the listening experience for me.

This album is a classic. Short but rad af.

Gran lp

Great. Not life-changing.

Don't usually like prog, but this was decent. The title track is great, but didn't need the usual self-indulgent 5min drum solo in the middle. Why do prog bands think we want this?!

2 stars really but giving it an extra star due to the Simpsons episode where this gets played at church.

How the hell did this sell 30mil copies?!?!

Extra star for the Simpson’s episode where Bart gets everyone to sing this in church

Eh? LKinda generic for its genre and time, there's like 50 other albums just like it

Psychedelics boring.

One decent song that is about 15 minutes too long and I can't even remember the others

The album should have just been the last song to be honest.

Just a little too much psych!

forgot how much i enjoyed this album. the title track obviously steals the show, but the A side has a few catchy tunes on it as well

I can't wait to be done this challenge and never have to listen to another psychedelic rock album again. I don't hate it as a genre, but it's really feeling played out after nearly 800 albums. Other genres are getting the shaft so that the authors of this list could include yet another psychedelic album. Yawn. This album was mercifully short. I didn't bother with all 17 minutes of the title track since we've all heard the radio version a million times.

Middle of the road burnout music, worth a doob in the garage to, but not much beyond

177/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

Fine album with the absurdly long finale.

emmm

I’m somewhat familiar with the song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” but I don’t think I’ve ever listened to it in its entirety, and I’ve definitely never heard any other Iron Butterfly songs. However, I’m pretty sure I have realistic expectation of this album heading into it. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon that tripping audio balls? This album was pretty much what I expected it to be in terms of its sound: heavy organ usage and heavily distorted guitars. The first side of the album was pretty unremarkable. The arrangements were decent, and I enjoyed some of the vocal techniques utilized on “Flowers and Beads,” but lyrically, these songs were all just a bunch of sixties ‘hey girl, I love you’ songs, which I found to be pretty bland. On top of that, calling any female ‘girl’ these days tends to come with heavy implications that she’s underage, so… yeah, that’s not my favorite thing to hear. As for the title track, well, if you’re going to write a seventeen-minute-long song that’s feels like doing drugs, that’s certainly how you do it. The opening and closing organ riff are absolute perfection, and the fuzzy guitar balances it out really well. The somewhat mumbled vocals are great too, and help to create the dark and trippy atmosphere of the song. Can you imagine going over to a friend’s house, and they tell you there’s a song you have to hear, and they throw on “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” for you? I imagine the awkwardness in that room would be so present, that you could cut it with a knife. It’s still a great song, but that’s not a journey I’m itching to go on several times. I can appreciate the influence and importance of this album, but for me, the title track is easily the main attraction. Still, the album as a whole isn’t that impressive to me, and that’s why it’s getting a lower rating.

Verrrrrrry 60's Psychedelia! It's ok for a bit but grates after a while.......

4.25

Decent. One of the better ones so far. Still not something that'll go into heavy rotation for me.

Sept 5, 2024 the solo around 11:26 of the title track is maybe my favourite organ solo in pop music rest of the album is pretty good too

Come for the decent psychedelia, stay for 20 minutes so good it has its own Simpsons joke.

I love listening to people who were born to play metal but metal didn't exist yet, it feels like seeing someone wearing a jacket that's really cool but it's so tight it restricts their movement

I like this organ-y psychadelic era of rock

I came here for the title track and left happy, the rest is worth skipping.

Title track is very long but very enjoyable. The rest is all so so

Legendäres Drum Solo, Rest des Albums auch verträglich

Sounded so familiar of the 70's rock on the radio growing up. In a good way for a change...

Is every album from 1968 on the list —————————————- 201 hippie albums from’ ‘68 —————————————-

in the garden of eden babehhhh

Just awesome. I remember having an Uncle play this album for me. This is high quality psychedelic rock. Obviously the title track is the main draw but the rest of the tunes are solid as well.

Some funky tunes

I expected this to be 'harder' than it is due to the artist name, but it was really just a pretty standard, easy-going, 60-70's rock feel. Perfectly good without knocking my socks off either. 3.5

Serve como exercício de paciência para no final escutar o hit da longa viagem psicodélica.

A one hit wonder album to me. The organ was grating on most tracks. Maybe we are spoiled by all the remasters.

Not a lot going on here

Enjoyable, but did the last track *really* need to be 17 minutes?

Great rock album with a nice interplay of guitar and organ.

I was looking forward to Iron Butterfly. In particular, I had fond memories of the eponymous piece In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Although an American band, much of the music reminded me of the then reviled Krautrock, which was truly revolutionary. Unfortunately, Iron Butterfly could not fulfill my expectations. It was quite interesting to listen to the album. But it won't happen again so soon. 3/5

Tried 4 times. Not so interested

To me this is just boring and uninspired rock that goes on and on.

Not really a fan of this one at all. I found pretty much every single before the title track to be almost completely unremarkable. The left and right channel mixing made them almost a chore to listen to as, at some points, it truly felt like each instrument was playing independently and I just happened to be hearing them at the same time as opposed to them being played together as a part of the song. The title track did next to nothing for me too. Never grabbed my attention at all but that’s just me. Don’t really have a reason for it. So yeah not really getting this one at all. Comes off as unremarkable to me although I can see why the title track would be considered pretty important. Never despised it or anything but never really felt like I was listening to anything worthwhile either.

Fun to listen to the 17 minute track otherwise the rest was very run of the mill

The first half is a surprisingly delightful slice of flower power pop. The second half is about 14 minutes too long, but I guess it needs to be to make the Simpsons joke work 🤷‍♂️

This isn't awful and I appreciate the sound but it isn't great.

Very 1960s rock. Mostly all forgettable except the title track. I really like the title track. I'll probably try and listen to it more often. I think I have it on Vinyl. Good Simpsons bit too.

Honestly I think this album just made me laugh at the fact that this song was a one hit wonder and I genuinely can’t tell why. I feel like I just had this album on in the background and it just went on with me. It was alright but nothing special.

Of course this is only here for the closing hymn "In The Garden of Eden" by....I, Ron Butterfly. Hard to believe but it's true that radio stations used to play the entire damn song - I remember it. Not sure I ever sat through it before today. They HAVE to be the "most successful" one-hit-wonder group of all time right? After the first year of release it was the highest-selling album *of all time* which ...!? yeah yeah facts who cares is it any good? I don't know - it was more of a curio for me hearing side 1 for the first time (has anyone listened to this in the past ~45 years) - singer Doug Ingle at times sounds like a more tripped-out Burton Cummings. The music is...ok? I don't know if I like it and/or am able to pick out anything other than "this is obviously late 60s acid rock" As for what everyone came for ... you know, it works well in headphones as you're drifting off to sleep. Yes that's slightly sarcastic but also true. I suppose it also works when one is in some sort of altered state... 17 minutes mostly around that one unique riff - punctuated with a few uninteresting solos - which is about 14 minutes too much. Just seems like something Zeppelin would have done (i.e. did do) with a boring live album. It's interesting in that everyone should hear the song once just for the now-dying cultural references (see old Simpsons reference above) but I don't really like it much. To compare it to contemporary sounds, they've got a much better sound than say, The Doors (lowest bar) but the Doors wrote better songs - after 2 spins of this one I don't remember anything but *the riff* Probably a 2+ in most cases but bumped to a 3 for impact. 30 freaking million albums sold!?!? 5/10 3 stars

I always figured this was more of a hard rock album than it is because of the title track. Overall, it’s a decent enough late 60s psychedelic rock album. The best part, though, is still the eponymous track’s drum solo.

Its OK and there is definitively NO reason for a song to be 17 minutes long even if its amazing it sucks. Light rock with a hint of heavy rock shaken not stirred

One of my dad’s favourites, and one that I’ve listened to a bunch of times in the past. Pretty good stuff.

3 stars for the song.

A stumble and a fall

I was taken aback by the upbeat cheerfulness of side one. More Turtles than The Doors.

Well it turns out circus prog with a kind of proto pearl jam 90's rock vocals is not for me. 1.4

Not gonna lie. If it wasn't for that song, there's not much going on here, and that song is probably about 14 minutes too long. It's like the concert version of your favourite song, where everyone gets a solo, and the singer goes off stage for a glass of water before the big finale. I know it outsold everything in the world or something, but there really couldn't have been much competition. Two really long and drawn out stars.

Interesting voice, but the music sounds like everything from those times, except for the title track, which has interesting riffs for 1968. By the way, it didn't need to have 17 minutes. There are long tracks that justify their length, this is not one of them.

Scores big points for the epic closing track, sounds like a more advanced version of the kind of stuff The Doors were doing a year or so earlier. Very trippy and experimental, loved it. The rest is pretty standard psych-rock from that time, but still enjoyable.

Not for me.

It was okay, title track is a classic of course

Bit too 60s for me

Not very good unfortunately.

The real reason why we listen to Iron Butterfly is not for the lyrics, but the music: bright, tenor organ contrasting the thundering walking bass and pounding tribal drum beats.

Very nice!

This would not be on the list if it weren’t for the title track.

It’s ok

Okay

Decent

Not terrible but the influence of drugs do help.

Not what I expected from the album art work although that probably says more about me than them. A bit Door-sy.

85/100