Motorpsycho
Trust Us

THE REVIEW

A forcefully played piano note introduces us to one of the greatest works of the '90s. It's '98 when a trio from Trondheim (Norway), after having made other excellent works (or masterpieces, as in the case of 'Timothy's Monster'), sets out to create this collection of tracks ranging from the calmest, most psychedelic rock to the hardest rock. In every piece, we find an endless array of instruments, and this is one of the strengths of this double LP.

The three, in fact, engage in the use of every kind of musical instrument, accompanied by guests, such as piano, Rhodes piano, musical saw, along with, of course, acoustic guitars, synths, and the usual electric guitars, distorted basses, and drums; all this without ever giving the impression of doing it for its own sake. Every note played is not there by chance, but is fundamental to the piece's composition. Another point in favor of 'Trust Us' is the drum concept of the pieces: every minimal guitar note, every bass accent is enriched and enhanced by various drum fills. An example is the finale of "Taifun," the fourth track of the second record, where we find a real dialogue between drums, guitar, and bass that concludes in a crescendo leading to one of the best moments of the work. Finally, it's worth mentioning the vocal melodies, gentle or scratchy at the right point. As I was saying, the year of release is '98, and I was eleven years old at the time. I could never have imagined that less than ten years later, the apparent delicacy of "Vortex Surfer," the 7/4 guitar solos in "577," the rhythm of "Hey Jane," and the psychedelic and non-psychedelic delusions of "Psychonaut" and "Ozone" could become an integral part of my life. And besides these, other essential pieces like "The Ocean In Her Eye," with its almost 'music box' styled coda that leads us to the acoustic of the already mentioned "Vortex Surfer," or like "Superstooge," characterized by a main distorted bass riff mixed very low and the appearance of trombones and various synths. As mentioned multiple times, it is a work that cannot be missed by any contemporary rock lover, music that is well played in general; therefore, all that's left is to turn on the player and start to travel through the cold Scandinavian landscapes, warmed by the Orange, Hiwatt, and Vox of Motorpsycho, to get the best proof.

Tracklist:

Disc 1:

1. "Psychonaut" – 6:58
2. "Ozone" – 4:33
3. "The Ocean In Her Eye" – 9:15
4. "Vortex Surfer" – 8:59
5. "Syddhardtino" – 1:37
6. "577" – 7:48

Disc 2:

1. "Evernine" – 5:07
2. "Mantrick Muffin Stomp" – 3:50
3. "Radiance Frequency" – 10:21
4. "Taifun" – 7:09
5. "Superstooge" – 6:48
6. "Coventry Boy" – 2:32
7. "Hey, Jane" – 5:14
8. "Dolphin" – 1:25