The Tussler – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

The Tussler – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Motorpsycho · 1994

79 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of eclectic genres woven into a cinematic soundscape that defies easy categorization.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • exploratory listening with varied moods
  • inviting sing-along moments
  • patiently unfolding narratives across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Tussler' is Motorpsycho's third studio album, coming after their breakthrough record 'Demon Box' (1993). At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more diverse sound palette, merging progressive rock with elements of folk and psychedelia, which set the stage for their future experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Theme From the Tussler 1:40
  • 2 Six Days on the Road 2:59
  • 3 Frances 2:14
  • 4 Babylon 3:53
  • 5 I Know You, Rider 3:56
  • 6 Hogwash 3:02
  • 7 The Tussler (Slight Return) 0:26
  • 8 Sonnyboy Gaybar 1:37
  • 9 Sunchild 5:28
  • 10 Waiting for the One 3:04
  • 11 A Memory 5:04
  • 12 Polka With the Devil 3:50
  • 13 Lazy Days 2:45
  • 14 Changes 2:59
  • 15 Albuquerque 4:26
  • 16 Bird Song 8:56
  • 17 One More Saturday Night 4:18
  • 18 With Care From Someone 3:41
  • 19 Queen Chinee 2:28
  • 20 Illinois 6:52
  • 21 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:34

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