Released 30 years ago
Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request
The Brian Jonestown Massacre · 1996
74 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock
A swirling tapestry of reverb-soaked melodies and lush instrumentation, merging 60s psychedelia with modern sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anemone — This track exemplifies the album's psychedelic essence with its dreamy vocals and hypnotic guitar riffs, embodying the band's homage to 60s rock.
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Miss June '75 — With its lush arrangement and nostalgic lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and reflection, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Jesus — This track features rich instrumentation and lyrical depth, showcasing the band's ability to blend spirituality with melodic experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush instrumentation with varied song structures, though it lacks strong cohesion and memorability.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a dreamy tone, followed by a sequence of songs that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation and vocal harmonies, creating a dense soundscape typical of psychedelic rock.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing the album to close with a reflective mood.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy melodies for introspective moments
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
- patient unfolding with rich textures
- late-night listening with friends
- headphone detail hunting in layers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, catchy anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request is The Brian Jonestown Massacre's fourth album, released during a prolific period for the band. Following the critical success of their earlier work, including the debut album 'Methodrone' in 1995, this release further honed their signature blend of retro influences and experimental soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dandy Warhols· Tame Impala· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Around You (intro) 5:37
- 2 Cold to the Touch 3:22
- 3 Donovan Said 4:44
- 4 In India You 3:42
- 5 No Come Down 5:50
- 6 (Around You) Everywhere 0:57
- 7 Jesus 6:32
- 8 Before You 2:00
- 9 Miss June '75 7:35
- 10 Anemone 5:36
- 11 Baby (Prepraise) 0:32
- 12 Feelers 5:29
- 13 Bad Baby 0:26
- 14 Cause, I Lover 7:57
- 15 (Baby) Love of My Life 1:19
- 16 Slowdown (Fuck Tomorrow) 1:08
- 17 Here It Comes 6:48
- 18 All Around You (outro) 4:48
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