Top tracks — play these first
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Edison’s Medicine (Man Out of Time) — This track combines a compelling narrative about innovation and loss with an infectious chorus that showcases the band's signature sound and lyrical depth.
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What You Give — A standout ballad that explores themes of love and sacrifice, demonstrating Tesla's ability to balance heavy riffs with emotional storytelling.
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Freedom Slaves — This track features powerful guitar work and socially conscious lyrics, reflecting the band's willingness to engage with deeper themes beyond typical rock fare.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize layered guitar harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their melodic appeal.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and social themes, with a notable shift in tone from upbeat to contemplative as the album progresses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Tesla's reputation with critical acclaim and commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Psychotic Supper was Tesla's third studio album, following their successful second record, The Great Radio Controversy. At this point in their career, Tesla was solidifying their place in the hard rock scene during a time when grunge was starting to emerge. This album showcased their growth as songwriters and musicians, highlighting a more mature sound compared to earlier releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Ratt· Poison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Change in the Weather 3:38
- 2 Edison’s Medicine (Man Out of Time) 4:46
- 3 Don’t De-Rock Me 5:11
- 4 Call It What You Want 4:30
- 5 Song & Emotion 8:28
- 6 Time 5:14
- 7 Government Personnel 0:58
- 8 Freedom Slaves 6:40
- 9 Had Enough 4:49
- 10 What You Give 7:15
- 11 Stir It Up 5:40
- 12 Can’t Stop 5:27
- 13 Toke About It 5:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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