Name: Psychonaut
Brand: Brainticket

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLE3927.1

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Blue / Red Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466392719

Total Cap

Blue LP

CLE3931.1

2023-12-15

889466393112

Red LP

Artist

Brainticket

Genre US

Krautrock

Label US

Obscure Krautrock band, *Brainticket*, emerged from a 60's jazz group led by Belgian born keyboardist Joel Vandroogenbroeck. Based in Switzerland, they are hailed as pioneers of early European psychedelic and spaced-out cosmic music. Throughout the early 1970s, Brainticket showcased their unique sound with exotic instruments and jazz-inspired compositions. Despite lineup changes over the years, Vandroogenbroeck remained the sole constant member until his passing in 2019.
The band initially went by another name but eventually became known as *Brainticket* after releasing their debut album in 1971. The album caused controversy due to its association with psychedelic drugs and was even banned in some countries. Following the tragic death of guitarist [a442103], Vandroogenbroeck relocated to Italy where he met American musician Carole Muriel. Together with Swiss musicians Rolf Hug and Martin Sacher, along with percussionist Barni Palm, they released the more accessible and song-oriented album "Psychonaut" in 1972.
Brainticket's progressive journey continued with collaborations such as the rock opera *Orfeo9* before delving into an ambitious project based on the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Their acclaimed release "Celestial Ocean" (1973) depicted Egyptian kings traversing space and time from deserts to pyramids. After disbanding for a period

Newest Listed Items

esoteric recordings continue with releases on their new reactive imprint, (dedicated to reissues of classic german rock), with the first ever uk cd release of 'psychonaut' by brainticket. formed in 1968 by belgian born keyboard player joel vandroogenbroeck, the band released their debut album, the extreme psychedelic 'cottonwoodhill' in germany in 1971. breaking apart soon after, vandroogenbroeck formed a new incarnation of the group with drummer barney palm comprising swiss and italian musicians. 'psychonaut' was recorded in milan in 1972 and was less intense than 'cottonwoodhill' but was more cohesive and was an impressive psychedelic rock album, later much sampled by european trance djs. 'psychonaut' is one of the essential albums associated with the german psych and prog scene of the early 1970's.

Psychonaut

Music US

Discover Psychonaut by Brainticket. Available in CD and LP formats. Esoteric recordings presents the first ever UK CD release of this impressive psychedelic rock album.