The Results Are In: The 50 Best Tracks for Tripping

We all know how powerful music can be when it comes to influencing a trip or state of consciousness. Below, you'll find 20 tracks perfect for enhancing your high or trip. This list mixes various genres (psychedelic rock, electronic, jazz, ambient, etc.), focusing on a balance of more mellow/introspective songs, topped off with a handful of more intense, mind-expanding pieces. About a third of this list are classic tracks (pre-2000) and the remaining tracks are modern (2000s to present). Each track includes direct YouTube and Spotify links for your listening preference, plus a short description with the best recommended substance (weed or psychedelics), topped off with the ideal time of day for listening.

So enjoy!

The Doors – “Riders on the Storm” (1971) – YouTube | Spotify – A hazy psychedelic rock classic with rainy atmosphere and jazzy keys. Best on weed during a late-night smoke; its mellow groove and thunderstorm effects make for a contemplative midnight ride.

Jimi Hendrix – “Third Stone from the Sun” (1967) – YouTube | Spotify – A spacey, instrumental psychedelic rock jam with otherworldly guitar sounds and hidden voices. Great for an LSD or shroom trip on a sunny afternoon, as the track’s cosmic vibes and playful riffs complement visual hallucinations.

Pink Floyd – “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. I–V)” (1975) – YouTube | Spotify – A 13-minute progressive/psychedelic rock epic that builds slowly with shimmering keys and soulful guitar. Perfect while smoking weed at sunset – its reflective, bittersweet mood invites you to drift off and “shine on” in a blissful haze.

Black Sabbath – “Planet Caravan” (1970) – YouTube | Spotify – A surprisingly gentle, trippy blues piece by Sabbath, featuring soft congas and echoing vocals. Ideal for a late-night weed session under the stars; you’ll feel like you’re floating through space on a caravan of planets.

Alice Coltrane – “Journey in Satchidananda” (1970 ) – YouTube | Spotify – A spiritual jazz odyssey with harp, tamboura drone, and Pharoah Sanders’ saxophone. Best on psychedelics (LSD or shrooms) during an early-morning meditation or yoga session – its Eastern mysticism and deep grooves inspire inner peace and insight.

Brian Eno – “An Ending (Ascent)” (1983 ) – YouTube | Spotify – A ambient masterpiece of gentle synth washes that feel like drifting in slow motion. Ideal on LSD during a quiet midnight or as the sun rises – this track brings serene euphoria and a sense of floating above the earth.

The Orb – “Little Fluffy Clouds” (1990) – YouTube | Spotify – An upbeat ambient-house track built around a dreamy interview sample about skies and clouds. Great for a happy weed high on a lazy afternoon; its playful rhythm and swirling synths will make you feel like you’re lying in a field watching the clouds morph.

Massive Attack – “Teardrop” (1998) – YouTube | Spotify – A gorgeous trip-hop ballad with hypnotic harp and hushed vocals by Elizabeth Fraser. Best enjoyed on weed in the early morning or at dawn – the song’s heartfelt warmth and slow beat pair perfectly with a gentle wake-and-bake or a reflective comedown.

Aphex Twin – “Xtal” (1992) – YouTube | Spotify – A lush ambient techno track with a soft pulsing beat and ethereal wordless female vocals. This one shines on weed during a chill evening at home – dim the lights, sink into the couch, and let the dreamy 90s electronica vibes wash over you.

Spiritualized – “Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space” (1997) – YouTube | Spotify – A blissful, symphonic space-rock tune that layers gentle vocals with a hint of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” It’s amazing on psychedelics (especially mushrooms) in the late afternoon; you’ll feel emotionally uplifted and, indeed, like you’re floating in space.

Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Kaya” (1978) – YouTube | Spotify – A classic reggae ode to herb (“Kaya” meaning cannabis). This mellow groove is tailor-made for a relaxed weed high on a sunny morning. Marley’s soothing voice and the easy skanking rhythm will put you in a peaceful, positive headspace.

Radiohead – “Everything in Its Right Place” (2000) – YouTube | Spotify – A hypnotic electronic art-rock track with looping vocals and warm synth chords. Best on LSD or shrooms in the early hours of the morning – it sets a surreal, meditative tone that can guide the opening of a trip or help you organize cosmic thoughts.

Télépopmusik – “Breathe” (2001) – YouTube | Spotify – A chill-out downtempo gem with whispered female vocals urging you to “just breathe.” Perfect for a weed high in the mid-morning as you relax with a cup of tea – its calm, airy vibe will slow your breathing and center you in a gentle groove.

The Flaming Lips – “Do You Realize??” (2002) – YouTube | Spotify – An uplifting neo-psychedelic pop anthem that contemplates life and mortality with a big, fuzzy melody. Great on LSD or mushrooms at sunset, when the sky is turning colors – this track can trigger beautiful emotions and a profound appreciation for the moment.

Boards of Canada – “Dayvan Cowboy” (2005) – YouTube |  [Spotify – An atmospheric electronic/post-rock piece that starts ambient and blossoms into a euphoric guitar theme. Best experienced on psychedelics during a sunrise or outdoor morning – it feels like free-falling through clouds and then gliding over earth as daylight breaks.

Animal Collective – “My Girls” (2009) – YouTube | Spotify – A joyous psychedelic pop song with looping synths and harmonious vocals. Fantastic on mild shrooms or a sativa high in the afternoon, especially outdoors – the pulsing beat and positive energy will make you want to sway, smile, and maybe hug your friends.

MGMT – “Siberian Breaks” (2010) – YouTube | Spotify – A 12-minute psychedelic rock journey that drifts through multiple dreamy sections. It’s like several songs in one, perfect for a long LSD trip segment on a lazy afternoon. Light a joint or simply close your eyes – this track’s gentle waves and occasional weird swells will carry you far out and back again.

Tame Impala – “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” (2012) – YouTube | Spotify – A modern psychedelic pop classic with a catchy, looping melody and lush, Beatles-esque production. Best on weed during a laid-back afternoon – its introspective lyrics and swirling soundscape amplify a reflective, slightly nostalgic high (perhaps while watching clouds or chilling in a hammock).

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Float Along – Fill Your Lungs” (2013) – YouTube | Spotify – A modern psychedelic rock jam with a repetitive mantra (“just float along, fill your lungs”) that builds into a triumphant ending. Spark a joint and play this on a warm evening – it’s tailor-made for weed, encouraging you to take a deep breath, relax, and ride the music’s groove into a blissed-out state.

Bonobo – “Cirrus” (2013) – YouTube | Spotify – An upbeat yet mellow electronica track with a cascade of marimba-like melodies and a steady beat. Great for a daytime weed high – imagine strolling through a sunlit park with this playing in headphones. The intricate layers will keep your mind engaged, and the overall vibe is optimistic and head-bobbing.

Enjoy the journey through these tunes! Stay safe, stay hydrated, and let the music guide you. Whether you're melting into a couch under a cozy blanket of sound or absolutely rocketing through the cosmos with the volume turned up to 11, this playlist has you covered. Have a blast!