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One would have to make a distinction between a truly larger form, say something lasting over 20 minutes that develops a musical idea or two, as is routinely done by classical composers, and a set of songs stitched together in an effort to create something larger than a sum of its parts. In late 1960s the latter became popular, often called a suite. The term was borrowed from classical music, but in popular music ended up meaning a collection of songs. Just to throw an example, Bare Wires by John Mayall 1968. In a kind of lazy form it degenerated into a set of songs, loosely interrelated, but presented without breaks. Say Sgt Pepper or first four songs of White Album by The Beatles. In a more ambitious form musicians would add couple of bars of transition, often to modulate between different keys of songs. Say medley on Abbey Road and many others. More recently nice effort was Hazard of Love by The Decemberists. Truly larger forms are sadly lacking in popular music, mostly due to lack of development. Much of prog rock (Yes, Genesis) is still limited to sequences of musical ideas, with possible difference that parts are too weak to survive as separate songs. A simple trick to fool listeners into thinking they deal with larger form is to conclude with the opening song (subject) as in Thick As A Brick.

Boards of Canada.

Great video, Tom. I absolutely love Electric Ladyland. Side 3 being my personal favorite. Its a great side to show off your stereo speaker placement.

The doors Hendrix Stooges Killing joke (that damn solo album the record company renamed a band album doesn’t count plus most bands have worse albums. Plus it wasn’t really finished. Labels suck.) Tom petty Tom waits Leonard cohen Joy division Slim harpo Tie Chuck berry/muddy waters/howlin wolf/booker t & the mgs I’m sure I’ll think of 30 more later.

Didn't see the Prog Corner video so maybe they got mentioned there, but my vote would be for Fates Warning. Though I don't listen to their earliest albums much now because they sound dated, the songs are still solid to great. Also the rare band that was putting out possibly their best work 30 years into their career.

Folsum Prison Blues. Charming topic, Capo. Yes, ABC...there is something about being in a record shop when or @ a release and being there. Not sure collectors who wr born after 2000 get this. But anyway.( Band on the Run was huge @74 during road trips).

1967's " Ballad of the Hip Death Goddess" by Ultimate Spinach has always been real freaky to me.

Love this topic ! It’s always fun to delve deep into the surreal, bizarre side of the late 60s. And I’m glad you brought up SF Sorrow. Two of my creepy favs from it are “ Death “ and “ Well of Destiny “, a shorter track filled with strange reverberations. But then there is Floyd’s “ Ummagumma. “ That album is the king of weirdness. But I especially enjoy getting lost with “ Sysyphus “ part 4. Just love its dark, murky sound. And of course, I’m on board with Revolution #9, no matter the criticism.

Should not even consider any band with 5 or less albums.

The Doors have many songs that could count in this category. “End of the Night” comes to mind immediately. Another thought provoking video. Thanks!

Currently, my favorite is "Walk On". Cortez brings me back to a jam session with friends.

Yeah, as a 10 or 11 year old, I didn't have the brain capacity to deal with Revolution No.9. Especially listening to it by myself in a dimly lit apt. with a high ceiling. Shadows can be really freaky.

The last two Doors albums with Ray Manzarek on vocals are not that great.

Bohemian Vendetta sounds kind of creepy overall. Enough and Riddles & Fairy Tales are 2 tracks where the record sounds great but a little off speed.

I had to listen to a couple favorites after watching another great video. Bohemian Vendetta’s brooding rendition of House of the Rising Sun makes the hair of my arms stand up. Check it out. Thanks again Tom!

Indigo Girls, Memory Dean, Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins. .

Whipping post

1984 by spirit

Good list and thanks for aknowledging “Revolution 9”🙂. Some of my favourites: H.P Lovecraft: At the mountains of madness The United States of America: The American Metaphysical Circus Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies: Kalyani Nico: The entire “Marble Index” album The Incredible String Band: Swift as the wind Human Beinz: Black is the color of my true love’s hair The Beatles: Blue Jay Way

lots of cool bands and interesting tunes. I think I'd put You Know My Name Look Up My Number or Tomorrow Never Knows on there by the Beatles. Also, something from Pipers at the Gates of Dawn or some solo Syd Barrett on there.

Title track of the Monster Movie album by Can from '68 is a total creepy freaker!

Pow R Toch borders jazz. 25 Century Quaker ( u know who).

The Real Thing (1969) by Australian Russell Morris, complete with 1930's Germany and H bomb sound effects. It made No.1 on New York and Chicago, if I remember correctly. Gets my vote for the best psychedelic track ever. Also, the cover of the Eire Apparent's Mr Guy Fawkes by the Dave Miller Set in 1969, Australia.

Sally Go Round the Roses (1963) by the Jaynettes. A USA No.2 hit. Andy Warhol's favourite, and an influence on Laura Nyro. Very unsettling. Nobody is sure what its about, various interpretations. The first mix had organ in it.

Mind Gardens.David Crosby's creepy contribution to the otherwise perfect album,Younger Than Yesterday.

Folks like Capo F who value almost all pop music Lps' keep the dollars going in large quantities to the entertainers and vinyl sellers.

Frank Zappa-Who Are the Brain Police?

Interesting - the trick seems to get in and out as quickly as possible - no comebacks for when great bands reform they usually produce bad albums - The Pixies had a good run in their first run - Nirvana only did three albums but what a legacy - the first five Cranberries albums were really good then went off into hiatus to return with weak material - the first five Coldplay albums were really good then they got lost in generic pop - Certainly Talking heads delivered a great run of albums then packed it in at the right moment - The Smiths are my favourite band for what they achieved in such short period of time is mind boggling - I'll also give a shout for British band The The for their first three albums were awesome then hiatus.

Great subject Someone already mentioned Hurdy Gurdy Man which is scary Here 5 weird ones Who are the Brain Police : The Mothers Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya : Dr John Maxwell Silver Hammer : The Beatles Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga :Fred Neil The Green Manalishi : Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac

"Hurricane Fighter Plane" by the Red Crayola "Pow R. Toc. R." by Pink Floyd "New Potato Caboose" by the Grateful Dead "America" by the Nice "I Feel Much Better" by Small Faces "Plastic People" by the Mothers of Invention "The Hall of The Mountain King" by the Who. Big Brother and The Holding Company did that one too. "Glimpses" by the Yardbirds. Little Games is a MUCH better album than a lot of people think. "(Ballad Of The)Hip Death Goddess" by Ultimate Spinach

"Strange band" by Family (live on the album "Anyway..."). Drums and guitar seem to hurt you by surprise and this howling violin on the whole song is really scary. And Chapman's trembling voice appears. You're framed and cry for mercy. Well, it's a 1970 song... Otherwise, for a real 60ies song, I'd say "Darkness (11/11)" by Van der Graaf Generator. Threatening bass and killer saxophone. Hamill's voice is like broken glass. Fantastic performance. Otherwise there is Patty Waters and her scary performance in "Black is the color of my true loves hair", in 1965. It's difficult to listen to this long, disturbing song, but it's worth. You can't forget her screamings, it seems that she's possessed. A haunted song. Nightmares guaranteed.

Donovan- Season of the Witch, Vanilla Fudge- Bang Bang, Pink Floyd- Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict.

Yesterday’s Obsession - the Phycle. Obscure and highly mysterious.

One Clear Moment by Linda Thompson: when it''s time ,again, to pack up the car and leave.

Careful With That Axe Eugene. First time I heard it was on headphones and I was pretty high.

Ok, this is 1971:(close). DOA by Bloodrock.Great when playing with the Ouija board

In early 1968 my mother asked advice from a record store clerk hoping to steer me away from the now acid eating Beatles. She brought home After Bathing at Baxter’s. The fairly anodyne outer sleeve gave no indication of what awaited inside. Possibly by design? “Something of Value …” was freaky for sure, but I dug it. The Chambers Brothers’ “Time Has Come Today” seemed kinda freaky and was a big deal within my circle of friends for a while in 7th grade. I love the full length version of The Seeds “900 Million People Daily.” It starts like a quiet Doors track and gets progressively more freaky, also like the Doors. There was a lot of freaky being released in those days.

Hi Tom: One that really freaked my younger brother out was "Ars Longa Vita Brevis - Denial" by The Nice. There was something about it that he just couldn't handle! Another track, also from The Nice that freaked him out was "Intermezzo" (from the Karelian Suite); particularly the part where Keith Emerson starts getting some very aggressive feedback from his keyboard over top of weird percussion and cymbal crashes. I find "The Black Angel's Death Song" by The Velvet Underground to be both unsettling and annoying - I HATE that track! Total garbage in my opinion!! A track that I find creepy is "Psych-out" from the "Psych-out" soundtrack. "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! is creepy, as well as it's B-side: "!Aaah-ah ,Yawa Em Ekat ot Gnimoc Er'yeht," as others have noted. "The Place Where the Nuts Hunt the Squirrels" would also fit because it's basically the same track with different lyrics, as is "I'm Happy They took You Away, Ha-Haaa!" by Josephine XV (Jerry Samuels). Lots of creepy there. "Revolution 9" used to creep me out when I was younger too. Now I just find it annoying. I'm 61, I'll be 62 before too long, I find that some things that I used to at least let play without skipping over I'm now regarding as a waste of time if I let it play. I think it's because you become more aware of the fact that you're starting to wind it up and it doesn't make sense to waste time on something you don't particularly like. Not so with this video Tom...as always, great topic!

Love “2000 Light Years.” The scariest song I can remember was a one-off comedy/novelty hit from the summer of 1966, “They’re Coming To Take Me Away Ha Ha,” by an artist who called himself Napoleon XIV, I believe. I was 10 years old and hearing it I didn’t know what to think - it was anything but comedy - very sinister. I’m not sure what inspired it.

(1) "Tomorrow Never Knows” closing Revolver... when I first heard it in 1966, I felt like I was being encircled by evil ghouls. But it grew on me, especially after hearing it in stereo years later, and now I think it’s magnificent. (2) I always enjoyed “Revolution 9”... apart from ten seconds of war sounds near the six-minute mark, a quite pleasant experience, like scanning the radio dial late at night when signals are stronger.

I Want You, (She's So Heavy) used to freak me out, especially the last 4 minutes or so.

Not sixties, but Bloodrock's D.O.A. is a track I've always found eerie eerie.

Maybe I can slip this number in being that it was recorded in the first week of January, 1970 - Eric Burdon & War = Spill The Wine. I was eight when that song came out and it frankly scared the hell out of me.

i was unnerved as a nine year old when i heard the guitar solo on “lather“ by airplane on crown of creation. still skip that track and i’m 65 😮

Frank Zappa - Help I'm A Rock

Horse Latitudes by the Doors. It still gets to me!

Your thoughts on: PORPOISE MOUTH, or even BASS STRINGS x COUNTRY JOE and the FISH. Yes we noticed the ELEKTRA logo matches CAPO FETISH, cool.

The necrophilic Pictures of Lilly by the Who.

Wicked Annabelle by the Kinks

Don't forget The Airplane's "Chushingura", an impressionistic rendering of the tale of the ronin who avenge their dead lord and then commit seppuku. Art movie houses in San Francisco that showed Japanese samurai movies was a thing in the '60s. A lot of the stuff by The Fugs is pretty freaky, especially "Virgin Forest", which is a collage. Likewise, The Holy Modal Rounders in their psychedelic period -- Indian War Whoop, and The Moray Eels Eat The Holy Modal Rounders (the title is kind of a dead giveaway).