The Night
Morphine · 2000
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · jazz fusion · blues rock
A sultry blend of jazz-inflected rock and blues that drips with a nocturnal, laid-back groove.
The Night is an album by Morphine, released in 2000. A sultry blend of jazz-inflected rock and blues that drips with a nocturnal, laid-back groove. 'The Night' is notable for its critical reception, garnering positive reviews from publications like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, which praised its atmospheric sound. The album showcases Morphine's distinctive style while solidifying their place in the alt-rock landscape just before Sandman's passing, marking an end to their innovative contributions to music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Night sound like?
A sultry blend of jazz-inflected rock and blues that drips with a nocturnal, laid-back groove. Rooted in alternative rock and jazz fusion.
What makes The Night by Morphine notable?
'The Night' is notable for its critical reception, garnering positive reviews from publications like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, which praised its atmospheric sound. The album showcases Morphine's distinctive style while solidifying their place in the alt-rock landscape just before Sandman's passing, marking an end to their innovative contributions to music. Released on February 1, 2000, 'The Night' was Morphine's final studio album before the untimely death of frontman Mark Sandman later that year. At this point in their career, Morphine had already established a unique sound characterized by a minimalist approach and the use of baritone saxophone, maintaining a steady following since their breakthrough in the early '90s with albums like 'Cure for Pain.'
How many songs are on The Night?
The Night has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Night Standout 4:48
- 2 So Many Ways Standout 4:01
- 3 Souvenir 4:40
- 4 Top Floor, Bottom Buzzer 5:43
- 5 Like a Mirror 5:26
- 6 A Good Woman Is Hard to Find Standout 4:14
- 7 Rope on Fire 5:36
- 8 I'm Yours, You're Mine 3:46
- 9 The Way We Met 2:59
- 10 Slow Numbers 3:58
- 11 Take Me With You 4:53
Release Date
February 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 9 sec
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