Released 57 years ago this October
Clear
Spirit · 1969
55 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant fusion of psychedelic rock and whimsical storytelling, layered with intricate melodies and experimental sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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1984 — This track stands out for its prophetic lyrics and complex arrangement, capturing the band's ability to merge social commentary with innovative soundscapes.
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Dark Eyed Woman — Opening the album, this track showcases Spirit's distinctive blend of rock rhythms and lyrical imagery, setting an engaging tone for what follows.
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Ice — The lengthy composition explores musical experimentation with shifting time signatures and atmospheric instrumentation, highlighting Spirit's progressive tendencies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Clear showcases Spirit's experimental approach within psychedelic rock, blending diverse sounds and narratives.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as flutes and strings, which add layers to the psychedelic sound.
- The lyrics often employ surreal imagery and storytelling, creating a whimsical narrative that complements the experimental music.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Dark Eyed Woman 3:07
- 2 Apple Orchard 4:05
- 3 So Little Time to Fly 2:48
- 4 Ground Hog 3:04
- 5 Cold Wind 3:23
- 6 Policeman's Ball 2:21
- 7 Ice 5:51
- 8 Give a Life, Take a Life 3:22
- 9 I'm Truckin' 2:24
- 10 Clear 4:08
- 11 Caught 3:10
- 12 New Dope in Town 4:23
- 13 1984 3:36
- 14 Sweet Stella Baby 2:55
- 15 Fuller Brush Man 3:18
- 16 Coral 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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