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Motor-Cycle

Lotti Golden · 1969

47 min · 7 tracks

Psychedelic rock fused with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, enveloping listeners in a vibrant, experimental soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Motor Cycle Michael — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, combining rich instrumentation with Golden's emotive vocals to tell a story of personal liberation.
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    A Lot Like Lucifer (Celia Said Long Time Loser) — This song stands out for its haunting lyrics and darkly atmospheric arrangement, reflecting the era's complex themes of love and loss.
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    Get Together (With Yourself) — A reflective anthem that encourages self-discovery, this track showcases Golden's lyrical depth while incorporating catchy melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Foothills
Higher than 35% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of rock and soul with introspective lyrics, creating a distinctive sound for its time.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and experimental instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that blends rock and soul elements.
  • The lyrics often explore introspective themes, with shifts in perspective that invite listeners to engage deeply with the material.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Motor Cycle Michael 8:14
  • 2 Gonna Fay's 8:31
  • 3 A Lot Like Lucifer (Celia Said Long Time Loser) 6:32
  • 4 The Space Queens (Silky Is Sad) 7:21
  • 5 Who Are Your Friends 5:52
  • 6 Get Together (With Yourself) 5:38
  • 7 You Can Find Him 5:13

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