Released 20 years ago
Black Hole/Blank Canvas
Motorpsycho · 2006
85 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling, eclectic journey blending progressive rock with experimental soundscapes and intricate song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kill Devil Hills — This track exemplifies the album's complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's mastery of both quiet introspection and explosive energy.
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Coalmine Pony — With its catchy melody and rhythmic drive, this track represents a more accessible side of the album while still embodying its eclectic spirit.
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Before the Flood — An epic closer that encapsulates the album's thematic depth and sonic exploration, it serves as a powerful culmination of Motorpsycho's artistic vision.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling journeys of sound
- intricate melodies that unfold
- immersive headphone detail exploration
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking short, standalone tracks
- prefer immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases artistic maturity and received critical acclaim, solidifying their reputation.
- Career context
- When 'Black Hole/Blank Canvas' was released in January 2006, Motorpsycho was enjoying a period of artistic maturity following their prior album 'Phantom's Divine Comedy'. This release marked a continuation of their exploration into diverse musical territories, showcasing their willingness to experiment with various styles while maintaining their roots in progressive rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 No Evil 6:06
- 2 In Our Tree 3:39
- 3 Coalmine Pony 3:17
- 4 Kill Devil Hills 7:18
- 5 Critical Mass 5:21
- 6 The 29th Bulletin 5:47
- 7 Devil Dog 4:24
- 8 Triggerman 6:14
Disc 2
- 1 Hyena 4:01
- 2 Sancho Says 3:33
- 3 Sail On 4:17
- 4 The Ace 3:46
- 5 L.T.E.C. (Déjà‐Vulture Blues) 6:19
- 6 You Lose 5:32
- 7 Before the Flood 8:58
- 8 Fury on Earth 2:49
- 9 With Trixeene Through the Mirror, I Dream With Open Eyes 3:31
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Frances the Mute
The Mars Volta
Shares the same eclectic structure and progressive rock experimentation with rich soundscapes.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Combines intricate song structures and progressive elements with a darker, atmospheric edge.
Ghost Reveries
Opeth
Merges progressive rock with diverse influences and a complex emotional narrative throughout.
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