The Family That Plays Together
Spirit · 1968
57 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through psychedelic rock, blending intricate melodies with eclectic instrumentation and whimsical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Got a Line on You — This track stands out with its catchy hook and energetic guitar riffs, encapsulating Spirit's unique blend of psychedelia and rock. Its commercial success also marked a significant moment in their career.
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Aren't You Glad — With its lush harmonies and reflective lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to combine emotional depth with melodic complexity, embodying the essence of their sound.
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Dream Within a Dream — This track features an ethereal quality and complex arrangements that highlight the band's experimental side, reflecting the thematic depth found throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases eclectic instrumentation and varied song structures but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Instrumentation varies widely across tracks, incorporating elements like flute, sitar, and synthesizers alongside traditional rock instruments.
- The lyrics often employ whimsical and surreal imagery, creating a narrative that shifts from track to track.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Got a Line on You 2:38
- 2 It Shall Be 3:24
- 3 Poor Richard 2:29
- 4 Silky Sam 4:05
- 5 Drunkard 2:41
- 6 Darlin' If 3:38
- 7 It's All the Same 4:43
- 8 Jewish 2:50
- 9 Dream Within a Dream 3:02
- 10 She Smiles 2:32
- 11 Aren't You Glad 5:38
- 12 Fog 2:26
- 13 So Little to Say 3:01
- 14 Mellow Fellow 3:49
- 15 Now or Anywhere 4:23
- 16 Space Chile 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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