Blue Green Orange
I Mother Earth · 1999
63 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and psychedelic sounds, weaving intricate melodies with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Your Starfish — This opening track showcases the album's eclectic style with its catchy hooks and layered instrumentals, setting the tone for the sonic journey ahead.
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When Did You Get Back From Mars? — With its infectious groove and thought-provoking lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend introspection with upbeat melodies.
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Good for Sule — This track features a compelling narrative structure, seamlessly integrating complex rhythms with a rich vocal performance that highlights the band's artistic growth.
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Autumn on Drugs — This song stands out for its atmospheric composition and poignant exploration of themes like change and resilience, encapsulating the album's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate melodies and varied dynamics but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Gargantua' and 'Cloud Pump'.
- The album incorporates unconventional song structures, with some tracks featuring abrupt changes in tempo and mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective journeys through sound
- patient unfolding of melodies
- kaleidoscopic sonic explorations
- late-night reflective listening
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seeking quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Blue Green Orange is I Mother Earth's third studio album, following their successful breakthrough album, Scenery and Fish. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound while exploring more experimental elements in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Our Lady Peace· The Tea Party· Silverchair
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Your Starfish 5:57
- 2 All Awake 6:13
- 3 Gargantua 4:36
- 4 When Did You Get Back From Mars? 5:03
- 5 Summertime in the Void 7:07
- 6 Good for Sule 5:35
- 7 Cloud Pump 5:43
- 8 Blacksox 6:43
- 9 Autumn on Drugs 6:41
- 10 Infinity Machine 5:26
- 11 My Beautiful Deep End 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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