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South of Reality

Les Claypool · 2019

47 min · 9 tracks · rock music

A psychedelic journey woven with eclectic rhythms and surreal storytelling, showcasing Claypool's distinctive bass and layered instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Blood And Rockets: Movement I, Saga Of Jack Parsons / Movement II, Too The Moon — This track encapsulates the album's ambitious narrative style, intertwining historical themes with imaginative soundscapes that highlight both artists' musical prowess.
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    South Of Reality — The title track serves as a microcosm of the album's exploratory spirit, featuring quirky rhythms and introspective lyrics that challenge conventional perceptions.
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    Easily Charmed By Fools — This song stands out for its catchy hooks and playful lyricism, illustrating Claypool's ability to blend humor with deeper philosophical themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
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Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative songwriting and unique rhythms, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

  • The album features multiple tracks that blend distinct movements, such as 'Blood And Rockets', which shifts between different tempos and themes.
  • The lyrics often employ surreal imagery and storytelling, creating a vivid narrative experience that complements the eclectic instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 Little Fishes 6:06
  • 2 Blood And Rockets: Movement I, Saga Of Jack Parsons / Movement II, Too The Moon 6:30
  • 3 South Of Reality 3:28
  • 4 Boriska 5:25

Disc 2

  • 1 Easily Charmed By Fools 5:11
  • 2 Amethyst Realm 7:47
  • 3 Toady Man's Hour 3:13
  • 4 Cricket Chronicles Revisited: Part I, Ask Your Doctor / Part II, Psyde Effects 6:23
  • 5 Like Fleas 3:32

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