The Age of Aquarius
The 5th Dimension · 1969
40 min · 13 tracks · R&B · soul · psychedelic soul
A vibrant blend of pop and psychedelic soul, echoing the optimism of the late 1960s counterculture.
The Age of Aquarius is an album by The 5th Dimension, released in 1969. A vibrant blend of pop and psychedelic soul, echoing the optimism of the late 1960s counterculture. 'The Age of Aquarius' reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and is celebrated for its cultural resonance during the height of the counterculture movement. Its title track became an anthem for peace and love, highlighting the band's unique ability to fuse social themes with popular music, as demonstrated by their Grammy Award win for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Age of Aquarius sound like?
A vibrant blend of pop and psychedelic soul, echoing the optimism of the late 1960s counterculture. Rooted in R&B and soul.
What makes The Age of Aquarius by The 5th Dimension notable?
'The Age of Aquarius' reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and is celebrated for its cultural resonance during the height of the counterculture movement. Its title track became an anthem for peace and love, highlighting the band's unique ability to fuse social themes with popular music, as demonstrated by their Grammy Award win for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. By the time 'The Age of Aquarius' was released in May 1969, The 5th Dimension had already achieved significant fame with their previous hits. This album followed their commercial breakthrough 'Up, Up and Away', further solidifying their place in the music landscape as leaders of the pop-soul genre during a transformative era.
How many songs are on The Age of Aquarius?
The Age of Aquarius has 13 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aquarius - Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) Standout 4:51
- 2 Blowing Away 2:32
- 3 Skinny Man 2:51
- 4 Wedding Bell Blues Standout 2:44
- 5 Don'tcha Hear Me Callin' to Ya 3:56
- 6 The Hideaway 2:45
- 7 Workin' on a Groovy Thing 3:10
- 8 Let It Be Me Standout 3:54
- 9 Sunshine of Your Love 3:18
- 10 The Winds of Heaven 3:14
- 11 Those Were the Days 3:03
- 12 Let the Sunshine In (reprise) 1:29
- 13 Chissa Se Tornera (Who Knows If He Will Return) 2:59
Release Date
May 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 52 sec
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