Pink Floyd’s debut album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, epitomized the remarkable year of 1967, and is today considered to be a prime example of English psychedelia. The album's tracks, predominantly written by Barrett, showcase poetic and surreal lyrics, often referring to folklore (such as The Gnome). The eclectic mixture of music ranged from the avant-garde free-form piece Interstellar Overdrive, one of rock’s first forays into deep space, to whimsical songs such as The Scarecrow. Recorded at Abbey Road, the album reflected the new technologies in electronics through its prominent use of stereo panning and electric keyboards. The album was a hit in the UK, peaking at #6, but it failed to get much attention in North America.