a style of music that is inspired, influenced, or representative of psychedelic culture, which is centered on perception-altering hallucinogenic drugs. the music incorporated new electronic sound effects and recording effects, extended solos, and improvisation. the sound of this music is often etheral, mysterious and charming or suddently chaotic and cacophonic.

• reference artists:

pink floyd (early), the doors, jimi hendrix, cream, the seeds, jefferson airplane.

• important psychedelic rock album:

pink floyd - the dark side of the moon (1973)