Japanese Psychedelic

Japanese psychedelic music is an eclectic and experimental genre that emerged from the fusion of Western 1960s psychedelia with traditional Japanese music influences, characterized by its creative guitar textures, extended instrumental improvisations, and otherworldly sonic atmospheres. It often incorporates elements of acid rock, avant-garde compositions, and a distinctive ethereal quality that transcends conventional musical boundaries. The genre is marked by its use of reverb-drenched guitars, overpowering feedback, and a penchant for exploratory jam sessions. Artists like Les Rallizes Dénudés and Flower Travellin' Band laid the groundwork with their intense live performances and innovative studio recordings, while more contemporary acts like Kikagaku Moyo continue to expand on the genre's kaleidoscopic soundscapes, blending serene melodies with fierce, distorted sound walls in a reverberant fusion that captivates the mind and senses.

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LIFE
Single - Released May 5, 2025
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Les Rallizes Dénudés
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Shinki Chen
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  1. May 5, 2025
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  1. May 5, 2025
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    LIFE
    1 tracks
  2. November 11, 2024
  3. September 16
  4. July 25
  5. July 15
  6. June 27
  7. February 20
  8. January 30
  9. March 23, 2022
  10. December 11, 2021
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  12. February 27
  13. April 25, 2006
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  17. January 17, 1968