It may be obvious for an album as overtly psychedelic as this (I mean, it's named after a tapestry on her wall, for Christ's sake), but The Expanding Flower Planet is a trip. Unfortunately for a lot of other psych bands, the genre often lends itself to tropes that—while they might make for good company when you're actively under the influence—get a little tired in the light of day. Deradoorian's work, on the other hand, is legitimately transportive.

There are world music influences, sure, which at any given moment can take you to the Middle East, Japan, or East India. But it goes beyond that. Her personal style is so wildly inventive and unpredictable that making your way through the album genuinely feels like exploring something unknown. Each track is a new rock to turn over, and it certainly keeps you on your toes.