More Golden Grass
The Grass Roots · 1970
37 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
A bright blend of folk rock and pop melodies, underscored by harmonized vocals and jangly guitars that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Temptation Eyes — This track encapsulates the essence of the album with its infectious melody and introspective lyrics, becoming one of the band's most recognizable songs.
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Come on and Say It — Opening with an upbeat tempo, this song sets the tone for the album, combining catchy hooks with harmonious vocal arrangements that highlight the band's pop sensibilities.
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I Can Turn Off the Rain — This track showcases a more contemplative side, blending gentle instrumentation with poignant lyrics, demonstrating the band's versatility beyond upbeat hits.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with folk rock elements but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall energy.
- Harmonized vocals are prominent throughout, often layering multiple voices in the chorus to create a fuller sound.
- Several tracks incorporate jangly guitar riffs that are characteristic of the folk rock genre, providing a bright and nostalgic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- catchy sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic afternoon road trips
- upbeat tunes for sunny days
- short bursts of joy
- inviting harmonies for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening sessions
- deeply experimental sound explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1970, The Grass Roots were transitioning from their early commercial success into a more mature sound with 'More Golden Grass', their fourth studio album. This release followed the hit 'Midnight Confessions' and reflected the band's growing confidence in songwriting while maintaining their catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Turtles· The Byrds· The Mamas & the Papas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come on and Say It 3:38
- 2 I Can Turn Off the Rain 3:09
- 3 Heaven Knows 2:25
- 4 The River Is Wide 2:47
- 5 Let It Go 3:42
- 6 Wait a Million Years 3:09
- 7 Temptation Eyes 2:40
- 8 Walking Through the Country 3:02
- 9 Lovin' Things 2:42
- 10 Get It Together 2:20
- 11 Baby Hold On 2:42
- 12 Keepin' Me Down 4:53
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