Electric Music For The Mind And Body

Country Joe and the Fish

Electric Music For The Mind And Body

RELEASED: April 01, 1967
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Flying High 2:41 2. Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine Meaning 4:24 3. Death Sound Meaning 4:26 4. Porpoise Mouth 2:51 5. Section 43 Meaning 7:26 6. Super Bird 2:07 7. Sad and Lonely Times 2:26 8. Love 2:24 9. Bass Strings 5:03 10. The Masked Marauder 3:12 11. Grace 7:03
Historical Archive
Electric Music For The Mind And Body is an influential album by Country Joe and the Fish, released in 1967. It is recognized for its psychedelic sound and innovative fusion of rock, folk, and blues influences. The album features a mix of electric and acoustic instrumentation, with prominent use of guitar, organ, and harmonica, reflecting the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Tracks like 'Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine' and 'The Fish Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag' have become iconic anthems of the era, showcasing the band's commitment to social commentary and experimentation.