Satori
Flower Travellin' Band · 1971
46 min · 6 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey through sprawling progressive rock soundscapes infused with Eastern musical elements and profound lyrical exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Satori, Part 1 — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its hypnotic rhythms and intricate guitar work, drawing listeners into its meditative atmosphere.
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Satori, Part 3 — This track showcases the band's ability to blend complex time signatures with ethereal vocals, creating an immersive sonic experience that highlights their artistic ambition.
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Map — As a concise interlude, 'Map' provides a reflective pause amidst the longer compositions, illustrating the band’s versatility and depth in songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's seamless structure and unique fusion of styles mark it as a significant work in progressive rock.
What we noticed
- Eastern musical scales and instruments are prominently featured, blending with Western rock instrumentation throughout the record.
- The final track, 'Map', shifts in tone and tempo, providing a contrasting conclusion to the preceding parts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Satori, Part 2
A pivotal moment occurs where the lyrics shift from introspective musings to a direct call for spiritual awakening.
This transition marks a thematic evolution within the album, emphasizing a collective search for enlightenment rather than individual introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Satori, Part 1 5:20
- 2 Satori, Part 2 7:02
- 3 Satori, Part 3 10:39
- 4 Satori, Part 4 10:57
- 5 Satori, Part 5 7:55
- 6 Map 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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