What makes Yes by Morphine notable?

Yes received critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its inventive instrumentation and blending of genres. The album continued to showcase Morphine's influence on alternative rock and helped solidify their status as pioneers of the 'low-rock' genre, characterized by a minimalistic approach to melody and rhythm. By the time Morphine released Yes in 1995, they were riding high on the success of their previous album, Cure for Pain. This third studio album solidified their unique sound characterized by a mix of alternative rock, blues, and jazz fusion, further expanding their cult following and establishing their place in the 90s music scene.

How many songs are on Yes?

Yes has 12 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Yes

Morphine · 1995

36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A sultry blend of jazz-inflected rock and hypnotic grooves that invites listeners into a smoky, atmospheric soundscape.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Honey White — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious bassline and sultry vocals, embodying the album's intimate yet captivating atmosphere.
→
Super Sex — This track exemplifies Morphine's playful yet provocative lyrical style while maintaining a laid-back groove that draws listeners in.
→
Gone for Good — Closing the album with poignant reflections on loss, this track showcases the emotional depth of Morphine's songwriting and unique sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Morphine's unique blend of jazz and rock creates an atmospheric experience, though it may not resonate widely outside its genre.

What we noticed

The album features a prominent use of baritone saxophone, which drives the melodies and creates a distinctive sound throughout.
Tracks often employ a minimalist arrangement, relying heavily on rhythmic grooves and sparse instrumentation to build atmosphere.
Several songs utilize unconventional song structures, with extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Honey White 3:06
2 Scratch 3:13
3 Radar 3:28
4 Whisper 3:28
5 Yes 2:00
6 All Your Way 3:04
7 Super Sex 3:53
8 I Had My Chance 3:05
9 The Jury 2:07
10 Sharks 2:22
11 Free Love 4:14
12 Gone for Good 2:52

What to play next

Listen next

Like Swimming

1997

Go back to

Cure for Pain

1993

Full Morphine discography Artists like Morphine

alternative rock blues rock jazz fusion

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata