Spirit
Spirit · 1968
63 min · 15 tracks · psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock swirls with experimental textures and intricate musicianship, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mechanical World — This track exemplifies the band's fusion of complex musical structures with thought-provoking lyrics, addressing themes of existentialism and societal constraints.
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Taurus — With its haunting melody and ethereal instrumentation, this song showcases Spirit’s ability to blend rock with jazz influences while exploring a mystical narrative.
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Fresh-Garbage — Opening the album, this track sets the tone for Spirit’s eclectic style and lyrical depth, merging catchy hooks with insightful commentary on consumer culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Spirit's debut showcases diverse influences and intricate arrangements, marking its significance in psychedelic rock.
What we noticed
- The sequencing includes several tracks that experiment with tempo and structure, such as the abrupt shifts in 'Mechanical World' and the serene flow of 'Water Woman'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 22, 1968, 'Spirit' was Spirit's debut album, introducing their innovative blend of rock, jazz, and classical influences. At this point in their career, the band was still establishing their identity in the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene, following their formation in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Doors· Jefferson Airplane· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fresh-Garbage 3:11
- 2 Uncle Jack 2:43
- 3 Mechanical World 5:14
- 4 Taurus 2:37
- 5 Girl in Your Eye 3:15
- 6 Straight Arrow 2:51
- 7 Topanga Windows 3:36
- 8 Gramophone Man 3:49
- 9 Water Woman 2:11
- 10 Great Canyon Fire in General 2:46
- 11 Elijah 10:49
- 12 Veruska 2:51
- 13 Free Spirit 4:28
- 14 If I Had a Woman 3:12
- 15 Elijah (alternate take) 9:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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