Kingdom of Oblivion
Motorpsycho · 2021
70 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling journey through psychedelic landscapes, blending progressive rock with intricate melodies and dynamic song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kingdom of Oblivion — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential exploration and features intricate instrumental sections that showcase the band's musicianship.
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The Waning (Pt. 1 & 2) — Opening the album with an ambitious structure, this epic track weaves multiple movements together, setting the tone for the expansive soundscape that follows.
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The United Debased — With its complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, this track highlights Motorpsycho's lyrical depth and musical experimentation in a captivating arrangement.
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The Transmutation of Cosmoctopus Lurker — Closing the album with an adventurous spirit, this lengthy composition showcases the band's improvisational prowess and thematic complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic structures, rewarding repeated listens with its depth.
What we noticed
- The album features several tracks that exceed eight minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and complex arrangements.
- The first track is divided into two parts, creating a thematic continuity that flows into the second track without interruption.
- Multiple songs incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, often transitioning from quiet, introspective moments to explosive climaxes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling narratives that unfold gradually
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- cathartic explorations of inner space
- dynamic shifts in pacing and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek concise, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound during the later stage of their career.
- Career context
- Released on April 16, 2021, 'Kingdom of Oblivion' is Motorpsycho's fifteenth studio album, following their 2019 release 'The Crucible'. At this stage in their career, the band continued to push their experimental boundaries while solidifying their reputation within the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Waning (Pt. 1 & 2) 7:28
- 2 Kingdom of Oblivion 6:56
- 3 Lady May 3:21
- 4 The United Debased 9:03
- 5 The Watcher 5:03
- 6 Dreamkiller 5:15
- 7 Atet 2:16
- 8 At Empire's End 8:35
- 9 The Hunt 5:45
- 10 After the Fair 1:57
- 11 The Transmutation of Cosmoctopus Lurker 10:55
- 12 Cormorant 3:38
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