Little Lucid Moments
Motorpsycho · 2008
59 min · 4 tracks · progressive rock
A sweeping exploration of consciousness blending intricate progressive rock with ethereal melodies and sprawling instrumental passages.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Lucid Moments: Lawned (Consciousness Causes Collapse) / A Hoof to the Head / Hallucifuge (Hyperrealistically Speaking…) / Sweet Oblivion/Perfect Sense — This opening track serves as a microcosm of the album, featuring shifting dynamics that traverse different moods and textures, encapsulating the band's eclectic sound.
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Year Zero (A damage report) — With its reflective lyrics and layered instrumentation, this track delves into themes of renewal and existential crisis, illustrating the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical complexity.
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She Left on the Sun Ship — This track stands out for its dreamy atmosphere and intricate guitar work, embodying the emotional and sonic journey that characterizes the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and intricate arrangements, rewarding repeated listens with its depth.
What we noticed
- The first track is a 20-minute suite that shifts through multiple sections, blending heavy guitar riffs with softer melodic passages.
- Vocals are often layered and harmonized, creating an ethereal quality that complements the intricate instrumentation.
- 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases ambitious structure and musical narratives, reflecting their artistic high point.
- Themes
- consciousness exploration· dreamlike landscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'Little Lucid Moments' was released in 2008, Motorpsycho had firmly established themselves in the progressive rock scene. This album followed their acclaimed work 'Black Hole/Blank Canvas', continuing their evolution into more experimental territories while reflecting on their extensive discography that spans over two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Lucid Moments: Lawned (Consciousness Causes Collapse) / A Hoof to the Head / Hallucifuge (Hyperrealistically Speaking…) / Sweet Oblivion/Perfect Sense 21:05
- 2 Year Zero (A damage report) 11:26
- 3 She Left on the Sun Ship 14:25
- 4 The Alchemyst 12:27
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