Big Moon Ritual
Chris Robinson Brotherhood · 2012
60 min · 7 tracks · blues rock
A rich tapestry of blues-infused rock, where sprawling jams intertwine with soulful storytelling and vintage instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tulsa Yesterday — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its lengthy instrumental passages, showcasing the band's ability to blend blues rock with psychedelic influences.
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Star or Stone — This track features poignant lyrics that reflect on existential themes, paired with a haunting melody that encapsulates the album's introspective nature.
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One Hundred Days of Rain — With its melancholic undertones and vivid imagery, this song exemplifies the storytelling aspect of Robinson's songwriting while maintaining a captivating groove.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting with strong performances but leans heavily on jam elements that may not appeal to all listeners.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, particularly in tracks like 'Beware, Oh Take Care', where the band explores improvisational jams.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure but often diverges into lengthy solos and transitions that extend the running time.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Beware, Oh Take Care
A reflective moment occurs when the lyrics shift from personal narrative to broader observations about life’s challenges and interconnectedness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tulsa Yesterday 11:54
- 2 Rosalee 9:06
- 3 Star or Stone 9:32
- 4 Tomorrow Blues 7:07
- 5 Reflections on a Broken Mirror 7:37
- 6 Beware, Oh Take Care 7:46
- 7 One Hundred Days of Rain 7:27
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