Happy Bicycle Day to all those who celebrate this world-changing holiday.
For those that don’t know, on April 19, 1943, Dr. Albert Hoffman unknowingly embarked on a journey that would forever alter the consciousness of the world. Five years after synthesizing the first-ever batch of LSD in 1938, the Swiss Chemist decided to examine the unknown substance to understand its potency. Like the true scientist he was, he would use himself as the experiment and dosed himself in his lab.
Two hours later, his perception of his surroundings began to change, and he decided it was time to head home and hopped on his bicycle. Of course, this is when he started to peak and, to use today’s terms was tripping balls.
“Little by little, I could begin to enjoy the unprecedented colors and plays of shapes that persisted behind my closed eyes. Kaleidoscopic, fantastic images surged in on me, alternating, variegated, opening and then closing themselves in circles and spirals, exploding in colored fountains, rearranging and hybridizing themselves in constant flux,” he noted.
Now decades later, April 19th has become known as Bicycle Day as psychonauts around the world celebrate this glorious holiday. To help you celebrate, we compiled a list of some of our favorite psychedelic electronic albums.
Check out the 10 psychedelic electronic albums for Bicycle Day below.
LSDREAM– VOYAGER
LSDREAM’s 2018 debut album, VOYAGER, is a transcendent journey into space, time, and the collective consciousness of our planet. From the trance-inducing bass on TEN OF PENTACLES to the psychedelic guitar riffs of TIFERET, VOYAGER will surely blast you into oblivion.
Pretty Lights- A Color Map of the Sun
Blending elements of hip-hop, classic rock, electronica, and soul, Pretty Lights’ 2013 album A Color Map Of The Sun is an immersive auditory adventure that’ll open your mind in ways you’ve never imagined. From the opening track Color of My Soul to Yellow Bird and So Bright, the iconic producer will take you on a kaleidoscopic experience like no other.
CharlesTheFirst- The Ascent
Filled with lush, thought-provoking soundscapes, spirited waves of bass, and soulful hip-hop-inspired beats, The Ascent by the late great CharlesTheFirst is a poetic journey into sound. From Crossing the Threshold to See You Again, this record will have you drifting through emotion-fueled euphoria.
GRiZ- Ouroboros
Ouroboros, GRiZ’s final goodbye before his hiatus, is a bass-fueled odyssey that’ll take you to places outside yourself. Filled with timeless soundscapes, vibrant electro-soul beats, and spurts of heavy yet beautiful drops of bass, GRiZ takes listeners on an immersive journey through fleeting nostalgia.
CloZee- Microworlds
Get ready to explore the hidden world within. CloZee’s sophomore album, Microworlds, is an atmospheric trip into the realms of reality we don’t always get to see. From the opening track, Microworlds, to the celestial sounds of Visions, CloZee creates a sonic experience that’s both comforting and eye-opening.
Lane 8 – Brightest Lights
When it comes to inducing unrelenting waves of euphoria, few albums come close to Lane 8’s Brightest Lights. Filled with blissed-out soundscapes, angelic vocals, and entrancing melodies, Lane 8 will have you floating in uplifting electronica.
Tipper- Broken Soul Jamboree
One of Tipper’s most iconic records, Broken Soul Jamboree, transports you into an otherworldly realm of sound and vibrations. Filled with multicolored soundscapes, rhythmic percussion, and nature-inspired beats, Broken Soul Jamboree is trippy, timeless, and utterly healing.
ODESZA & Yellow House- Flaws In Our Design
Joining forces with Yellow House, ODESZA creates one of their most innovative records with Flaws In Our Design. Shying away from their typical sound, ODESZA dives head first into euphoric indie beats, swelling synths, and subtle folk-inspired melodies.
Daily Bread- Cloud Conductor
Filled with soulful funkadelic soundscapes, jazz-inspired melodies, and hip-hop-fueled euphoria, Daily Bread’s 2016 Cloud Conductor will have ascending into the sky itself.
Of The Trees- Dream Atlas
Dream Atlas from Of The Trees will transport you into a dreamlike world filled with drippy waves of bass, psychedelic soundscapes, and thought-provoking melodies. Whether it’s the hypnotic sounds of Business Tripping or the jungle like vibe of 6Am, Dream Atlas will have you soaring through the cosmic realms of time.
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