Bringing It All Back Home – Again
The Brian Jonestown Massacre · 1999
29 min · 6 tracks · psychedelic rock
A dreamy tapestry of reverb-drenched guitars and hypnotic rhythms carries listeners through a modern psychedelic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Way It Was — This track opens the album with an infectious melody and jangly guitars, setting the tone for the record's exploration of nostalgia and longing.
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Reign On — Featuring an intoxicating groove and rich instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge classic influences with modern sensibilities.
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Arkansas Revisited — At over thirteen minutes long, this sprawling epic encapsulates the band's experimental spirit, blending various musical ideas into a single cohesive journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends traditional psychedelia with modern elements, showcasing strong instrumentation and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build of layered guitars that create a dense atmosphere, which is maintained throughout the EP.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections where the rhythm section locks into a groove, allowing for free-form guitar solos to unfold.
- The final track fades out gradually over several minutes, creating a sense of closure while leaving an ambient echo.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful nostalgia in every note
- brief yet impactful listening journey
- dreamlike reflections on past
- introspective moments for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, The Brian Jonestown Massacre was navigating the aftermath of their breakthrough album, 'Take It from the Man!', released in 1996. 'Bringing It All Back Home – Again' was released during a period of increased creative output for the band, showcasing their evolving sound and solidifying their presence in the neo-psychedelic scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dandy Warhols· Tame Impala· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way It Was 2:50
- 2 Mansion in the Sky 2:19
- 3 Reign On 4:31
- 4 The Godspell According to A. A. Newcombe 3:18
- 5 All Things Great & Small 3:06
- 6 Arkansas Revisited 13:25
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