Good-byes and Butterflies
Five Man Electrical Band · 1970
39 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock
A whimsical blend of psychedelic rock and folk influences, capturing the spirit of early 70s experimentation and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Signs — 'Signs' stands out as a defining moment for the band, blending catchy melodies with pointed social commentary that reflects the era's tensions.
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Butterfly — The track showcases intricate arrangements and dreamlike lyrics, embodying the psychedelic influences that permeate the album.
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Dance of the Swamp Woman — This track offers a unique narrative style, combining playful instrumentation with whimsical storytelling that captures the band's eclectic spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases experimental songwriting and diverse instrumentation, reflecting its era's psychedelic influences.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the hit single 'Signs', which features a prominent guitar riff and socially conscious lyrics, setting a thematic tone for the record.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Dance of the Swamp Woman', which shifts between different tempos and styles.
- The use of layered harmonies and varied instrumentation, including strings and woodwinds, is evident in tracks like 'Butterfly' and 'Forever Together'.
- The final track, 'Variations on a Theme of Lepidoptera', serves as an instrumental closer that diverges from the lyrical content of earlier songs.
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Signs 4:05
- 2 Safe and Sound (With Jesus) 3:30
- 3 Dance of the Swamp Woman 3:51
- 4 Butterfly 4:52
- 5 Hello Melinda Goodbye 3:15
- 6 Moonshine (Friend of Mine) 2:10
- 7 Forever Together 2:35
- 8 Mama’s Baby Child 3:32
- 9 Man With the Horse and Wagon 4:45
- 10 All Is Right (With the World Tonight) 3:45
- 11 Variations on a Theme of Lepidoptera 2:45
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