Skip to product information
1 of 1

The Incredible String Band/The 5000 Sprits Or the Layers of ...
[ CD / Album ]

The Incredible String Band/The 5000 Sprits Or the Layers of ...

SKU: CD20765 Barcode: 5017261212054
Regular price £14.98
Regular price £20.99 Sale price £14.98
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Split into 3 interest-free payments on purchases over £30
T&C Apply. Credit subject to status.
Make 3 interest-free payments. Available for orders over £30.
T&C Apply. Credit subject to status.

Format: CD / Album

View full details
  • Released Date: 25 Sep 2015

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

The Incredible String Band's self-titled debut album is a whimsical journey through folk, psychedelia, and pure avant-garde madness. From the swirling melodies of "Maybe Someday" to the eerie mysticism of "October Song," this record showcases the band's eclectic musicality and knack for mind-bending experimentation. With lyrics that read like poetry and instrumentation that defies categorisation, The Incredible String Band are as enigmatic as they are talented.

Moving on to their sophomore effort, "The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion," the band delves even deeper into their kaleidoscopic sound. Tracks like "First Girl I Loved" and "Painting Box" blend Eastern influences with Celtic folk, creating a sonic tapestry that is utterly mesmerising. The album's title track is a multi-layered masterpiece that unfolds like a musical onion, revealing new surprises with each listen.

Overall, The Incredible String Band have crafted two albums that are truly ahead of their time. Their boundary-pushing approach to music makes them not just a band, but an experience. So grab your kaleidoscope, light some incense, and prepare to be transported to a world where folk meets psychedelia meets pure sonic magic. The Incredible String Band are a rare gem in the music world, and these albums are essential listening for any true music lover.

Track Listing

Delivery & Returns

Delivery 

  • FREE UK delivery on orders over £20.
  • Orders under £20 - £3.49 Postage Fee.
  • Next Day Delivery and International Shipping Options Available.

When Will My Order Arrive?

  • Usually dispatched within 24 hours.
  • Standard Delivery is a Royal Mail Tracked 48 Service and usually arrives within 2-3 working days, including Saturdays.
  • Express Delivery is either Royal Mail Tracked 24, or DPD service, for delivery within 24 hours.
  • Order before 2pm for next day delivery.
  • We’ll aim to dispatch pre-orders so that you receive them on the release date.
  • For orders back in stock soon, we expect to receive more stock within a week and will dispatch your order as soon as the stock has arrived.

Returns

  • We’re happy to accept returns for unwanted items provided that they’re returned within 14 days of receipt, unopened, unused and in perfect condition.

About the artist

-NA-