Mini Album Thingy Wingy
The Brian Jonestown Massacre · 2015
34 min · 7 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of swirling melodies and experimental textures that evoke a modern take on classic psychedelic rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Some — This track encapsulates the band’s signature blend of catchy hooks and intricate instrumentation, showcasing their ability to craft engaging melodies while maintaining an experimental edge.
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Leave It Alone — With its haunting vocals and layered instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's darker undertones while reflecting the band's capacity for atmospheric depth.
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Mandrake Handshake — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, providing a contrast to the more somber tracks and highlighting the band's versatility in blending styles within a single project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative songwriting and production, blending classic influences with modern experimentation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered guitars and reverb-heavy vocals, creating an immersive soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and extended instrumental sections.
- The final track includes a gradual fade-out with overlapping melodies, leaving a lingering sense of atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- kaleidoscopic melodies for exploration
- short bursts of hypnotic rhythms
- for afternoon daydreaming
- steady pacing with subtle shifts
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Mini Album Thingy Wingy' was released in January 2015, The Brian Jonestown Massacre had already established themselves as a significant force in the psychedelic rock scene, following their 2014 album 'Revelation'. This mini-album showcases a continued evolution of their sound, incorporating both familiar elements and new directions as they navigated their long career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dandy Warhols· Tame Impala· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pish 4:58
- 2 Prší Prší 4:49
- 3 Get Some 4:19
- 4 Dust 4:17
- 5 Leave It Alone 5:58
- 6 Mandrake Handshake 3:40
- 7 Here Comes the Waiting for the Sun 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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