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Heavy Metal Fruit

Motorpsycho · 2010

62 min · 6 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling, adventurous blend of progressive rock and experimental soundscapes that challenges musical boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Starhammer (feat. The Electric Psalmon) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its epic length and intricate instrumentation, blending heavy riffs with psychedelic elements that define Motorpsycho's style.
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    Gullible’s Travails, Parts I–IV — Spanning over 20 minutes, this multi-part suite showcases the band's ability to weave together varied musical ideas into a cohesive narrative, exemplifying their progressive rock roots.
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    Close Your Eyes — With its more subdued and introspective nature, this track offers a contrasting emotional depth that highlights the band's versatility and songwriting skills.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Ambitious structure and diverse sound mark it as a significant artistic achievement.
Career context
By the time Motorpsycho released Heavy Metal Fruit in 2010, they were solidly established as a leading force in Norway's progressive rock scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed work, Little Lucid Moments (2009), and continued to showcase their willingness to explore complex compositions and sonic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Starhammer (feat. The Electric Psalmon) 12:56
  • 2 X‐3 (Knuckleheads in Space) / The Getaway Special 9:03
  • 3 The Bomb‐Proof Roll and Beyond (for Arnie Hassle) 6:01
  • 4 Close Your Eyes 3:39
  • 5 W.B.A.T. 9:43
  • 6 Gullible’s Travails, Parts I–IV 20:42

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