Released 10 years ago
Inner Journey Out
Psychic Ills · 2016
64 min · 14 tracks · psychedelic rock
A swirling blend of hazy melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the essence of modern psychedelic rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coca-Cola Blues — This track stands out for its groove-driven rhythm and lyrical commentary on consumer culture, encapsulating the album's blend of personal and societal reflections.
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New Mantra — At just over two minutes, this concise piece distills the album's ethos into a mantra-like repetition that emphasizes the themes of change and self-discovery.
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Fade Me Out — The closing track employs ethereal vocals and layered instrumentation, creating a hauntingly beautiful farewell that perfectly encapsulates the album's introspective journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends layered instrumentation with introspective lyrics, maintaining a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, often layering instruments and vocals to create a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration within the psychedelic rock framework.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, creating a sense of resolution while leaving lingering echoes.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Back to You 3:59
- 2 Another Change 5:21
- 3 I Don't Mind 4:40
- 4 Mixed up Mind 3:40
- 5 All Alone 3:34
- 6 New Mantra 2:04
- 7 Coca-Cola Blues 7:11
- 8 Baby 4:15
- 9 Music in My Head 3:27
- 10 No Worry 3:35
- 11 Hazel Green 5:49
- 12 Confusion (I'm Alright) 3:16
- 13 Ra Wah Wah 9:12
- 14 Fade Me Out 3:54
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