Top tracks — play these first
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Train — This track stands out with its infectious hook and driving beat, making it one of Red Box's most memorable hits that encapsulates the album's energy.
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Hungry — With its poignant lyrics and atmospheric soundscape, this song showcases the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity.
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The Clapping Song — An engaging blend of rhythmic playfulness and social commentary, this track highlights Red Box's knack for merging serious themes with infectious melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- eclectic rhythms for active listening
- thoughtful soundscapes for exploration
- vibrant energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- want immediate gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Motive marked Red Box's third studio album, released in January 1990, following their successful sophomore album, The Circle & the Square. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound while navigating the evolving music landscape of the late '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Blue Nile· Japan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Train 4:01
- 2 Moving 5:25
- 3 Hungry 4:52
- 4 The Clapping Song 6:45
- 5 Soldier of Love 4:42
- 6 The Power Is Down 5:42
- 7 Now Ask 6:04
- 8 Casbah 3:29
- 9 Walk on My Hands 5:09
- 10 New England 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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