Black Hole / Blank Canvas by Motorpsycho - DeepRiffs

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Continuing their nearly unbroken string of unclassifiably terrific albums, Norwegian trio Motorpsycho deliver one of their finest with the epic Black Hole/Blank Canvas. A two-disc, 17-track set, Black Hole/Blank Canvas leans more to the group's drony psychedelic side than its heavier acid rock sound, with a stronger than usual overlay of sweetly melodic pop hooks to go along with all the pleasurably noisy guitars. The most accurate musical comparison is mid-'90s Yo La Tengo (circa Painful and Electr-O-Pura), although the band's fondness for '70s hard rock crops up from time to time as well. Most notably, the closing "With Trixeene Through the Mirror/Dream with Open Eyes" blends falsetto vocals and big guitar riffs in the tradition of vintage Boston or Blue Öyster Cult. Just about the only misstep is the epic "Before the Flood," which gets docked for its peculiarly off-key vocals, which sound oddly like they were sung by Screech from Saved by the Bell. Otherwise, Black Hole/Blank Canvas may well be Motorpsycho's best album yet, or at least their strongest since 2002's It's a Love Cult.
© Stewart Mason /TiVo

1. No Evil

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

2. In Our Tree

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

3. Coalmine Pony

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

4. Kill Devil Hills

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

5. Critical Mass

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

6. The 29th Bulletin

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

7. Devil Dog

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

8. Triggerman

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

9. Hyena

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

10. Sancho Says

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

11. Sail On

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

12. The Ace

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

13. L.T.E.C. (Deja-Vulture Blues)

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

14. You Lose

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

15. Before the Flood

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

16. Fury on Earth

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

17. With Trixeene Trough the Mirror, I Dream with Open Eyes

Primary Artist: Motorpsycho; Main Performer
Composer: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Composer
Lyricist: Bent Saether
Hans Magnus Ryan; Composer
Artist: Motorpsycho; Production
Author: Bent Sæther
Hans-magnus Ryan; Production
Music Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other
Original Publisher: Motorpsychodelic Tunes Da; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 25 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/17 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Hard Rock, Indie

Label

Stickman Records

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 15, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

4015698681222