Trust Us
Motorpsycho · 1998
81 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock
An expansive journey through progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with heavy guitar riffs and psychedelic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Psychonaut — Opening with a dynamic blend of heavy guitar work and ethereal vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's explorative nature while encapsulating its themes of introspection.
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Vortex Surfer — This standout piece features a mesmerizing build-up that showcases the band's ability to fuse intricate instrumentation with emotionally charged lyrics, epitomizing their progressive ethos.
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Radiance Freq. — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this track exemplifies Motorpsycho's experimental side, weaving together multiple musical styles to create a sonic tapestry that engages the listener throughout.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling odyssey for deep focus
- ethereal melodies for introspection
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious scope and critical acclaim solidify it as a high point in their discography.
- Career context
- By the time 'Trust Us' was released in 1998, Motorpsycho had established themselves as a formidable force in the Norwegian music scene following their breakthrough album 'Angels and Daemons at Play' in 1997. This album marked a transition into more experimental territory, showcasing their ambition and musical evolution as they explored longer compositions and complex structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ozone
The narrative shifts from abstract imagery to a direct confrontation with existential questions about life and purpose.
This transition enhances the emotional weight of the song, as it contrasts the previously surreal elements with a raw vulnerability that invites reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Psychonaut 6:58
- 2 Ozone 4:33
- 3 The Ocean in Her Eye 9:15
- 4 Vortex Surfer 8:59
- 5 Siddhardtino 1:37
- 6 577 7:48
Disc 2
- 1 Evernine 5:07
- 2 Mantrick Muffin Stomp 3:50
- 3 Radiance Freq. 10:21
- 4 Taifun 7:09
- 5 Superstooge 6:48
- 6 Coventry Boy 2:32
- 7 Hey, Jane 5:14
- 8 Dolphyn 1:25
What to play next
Roadwork vol 1 – Heavy Metall iz a poze, hardt rock iz a laifschteil
1999
This album continues the expansive sound with heavier rock elements and adventurous compositions.
Angels and Daemons at Play
1997
This album sets a psychedelic and intricate foundation that leads into the sound of 'Trust Us'.
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