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THE REVIEW
They call them Vikings, desperates, mad, geniuses, nostalgics, experimenters. Some hate them, others love them, and still others are frightened just by their name. They play rock, pop, folk, jazz, country.
As a tribute, I would like to review their concept album, even though I have the feeling I'm embarking on an endeavor bigger than myself...
Timothy's Monster, double CD or quadruple vinyl with the last side sculpted almost like an Aztec artifact.
The album begins with the sweet acoustic guitar of Feel that instinctively makes you turn up the volume, as it is sweet and calm, but then Trapdoor bursts through the speakers and the first thing you notice is the lack of bass, but fear not, because at the right moment a cascade of low-frequency tones comes to accompany the crystalline rhythm.
Then you move on to Leave It Like That, sweet and carefree... great.
A Shrug & A Fistfull, a name a program, this song was recorded in Bent's living room, the track distorts, makes a mess, makes you jump and makes me wonder what kind of sound insulation they use in Norway.
Kill Some Day reveals how big Timothy's monster is, how much melody it has in it, how much energy.
On My Pillow, Beautiful Sister, and Wearing Your Smell are a kind of simple, easy-listening songs that make you relax, and then Now It's Time To Skate, beautiful, it really seems like a love story. Period.
The monster grows darker in the first notes of Giftland, and from here it starts with pure psychedelic Rock 'n' Roll... off we go!
During Watersound, The Wheel, Sungravy, Grindstone, and The Golden Core you feel an air of experimentation, suggestion, musical ingenuity, and madness. Each song is like a continuous crescendo.
I believe it is one of the most perfect albums I have ever listened to, here is everything I look for in a band, there are the sounds I love the most, the instruments I prefer, and musicians with a capital M.
Long live Motorpsycho!
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This review praises Motorpsycho's 'Timothy's Monster' as a perfect concept album that blends various genres like rock, jazz, folk, and country. The album features dynamic shifts from sweet acoustic tunes to intense psychedelic rock moments. The reviewer highlights the band's musicianship, creative experimentation, and emotional depth. They describe the album as a continuous crescendo of energy and musical ingenuity, calling it one of the most perfect albums they've listened to.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho are a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim, active since 1989, known for a prolific, genre-crossing discography and intense live shows.34 Reviews
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In this album, in fact, there is everything you could ask for from a rock band: psychedelia, progressive, melody, aggressiveness, interesting and brilliant insights.
With 'The Golden Core,' one of those few songs that really touch my soul, to be listened to at sunset, lost in one’s thoughts, letting oneself be lulled by the sweet initial notes and overwhelmed by the final climax.
