Bootleg Detroit
Morphine · 2000
40 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A raw, unfiltered live set that captures Morphine's eclectic blend of jazz-infused rock and bluesy grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Along — The track stands out with its infectious rhythm and catchy saxophone lines, embodying the band's ability to fuse genres seamlessly.
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Candy — This song highlights Morphine's knack for storytelling through music, featuring a memorable melody paired with evocative lyrics that captivate listeners.
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Cure for Pain — As one of their signature songs, it showcases the band's signature sound while delivering poignant themes of longing and healing.
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You Look Like Rain — The melancholic undertones and soothing instrumentation make this track a haunting reflection of love and loss within the album's context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Morphine's unique sound and live energy but lacks tight cohesion across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Banter between songs creates a conversational atmosphere, breaking up the music and adding to the live experience.
- The mix of instruments includes a two-string bass, saxophone, and drums, creating a unique sound that blends rock with jazz elements.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:21
- 2 Come Along 4:22
- 3 Dana Intro 0:16
- 4 Mary 3:06
- 5 Banter #1 0:23
- 6 Candy 3:22
- 7 Sheila 2:54
- 8 Billy Intro 0:08
- 9 Claire 3:13
- 10 My Brain 1:44
- 11 Banter #2 0:14
- 12 Head With Wings 3:35
- 13 Cure for Pain 3:13
- 14 You Speak My Language 3:37
- 15 Thursday 3:04
- 16 Banter #3 0:16
- 17 You Look Like Rain 3:33
- 18 Buena 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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