- Audio CD (1 Jan 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Stickman
- ASIN: B000059GLK
- Other Editions: Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 341,102 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Format:Audio CD
More of a mini album than an e.p., with seven songs - two of which are over 7 minutes long - and with a total running time of over 30 minutes, this offering from the mighty Motorpsycho is worth every penny. It rocks from the off, with a raucous `Heartbreaker' (not to be confused with the Zeppelin song of the same name) which is peppered with horn jabs, and is driven by a great underlying guitar riff. The sing-along `Up `gainst the Wall' is followed by the superb groove of `Star, Star, Star' with a horn riff to die for. `Vanishing Point' literally motors along, reminding me a little of Deep Purple's `Highway Star' in intent and subject matter, rather than the actual song itself. It's a cracking rocker, made all the more interesting by the rising vocal harmonies which prove that this band don't do anything plain and simple. The growling `Rattlesnake' crawls along on its belly in the mud like its title suggests, propelled by a rumbling bass line and complete with rattler sound effects. The interestingly titled `Dr Hoffman's Bicycle' is, for me, the record's centre piece, with memorable guitar riffs, and an infectious chorus. There's enough in this song to keep it interesting throughout its 7 minutes. 'Barracuda' winds up with a psych rock workout in the shape of `Glow', complete with a short rising cacophony section in the middle which is reminiscent of the end of `A Day in the Life'. Motorpsycho have done it again. Produced a gem of a record which, criminally, is hardly known in the mainstream music market (try getting this in the big music stores and you'll see what I mean), but which certainly should be.
Format:Audio CD
The best of their many albums.
This is rock'n'roll and you will not be able to sit still while listening.
Thumbs up!
This is rock'n'roll and you will not be able to sit still while listening.
Thumbs up!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
They can still rawk
23 Mar 2002
Format:Audio CD
The 30+ minutes of Barracuda cover the exact territory that was absent from MP's previous release, Let Them Eat Cake. Cake featured mostly catchy, well-written pop songs, which left many fans (this one included) wondering if the guys could still rock. Barracuda answers that question with a resounding yes.
Recorded at the same time as Let Them Eat Cake, Barracuda is an EP of straightforward rock songs, drawing influence from The Who (especially on track 2, "Up 'Gainst The Wall (High Time)) the MC5, and the Rolling Stones among others. It's been compared to Trust Us in that the riffs are heavy and loud, and the songwriting is top-notch.
While Barracuda isn't their best release, it's a return to form likely to satisfy those who thought that Cake was too fluffy (sorry, couldn't resist).
Tracklist: 1) Heartbreaker 2) Up 'Gainst The Wall (High Time) 3) Star Star Star 4) Vanishing Point 5) Rattlesnake 6) Dr. Hoffman's Bicycle 7) Glow
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Hidden Treasure Finally Found
8 July 2003
Format:Audio CD
Motorpsycho is a band that has been either totally underground, totally ignored, or so ahead of their time that no one listened. They have created a style so breathtaking, but were tragically ignored due to the fads Americans go through, i.e; U2, Van Halen, Green Day, Linkin Park, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, and an going list of bands who have simply shown a new stylistic music for their time, but no stability in growth. However, Motorpsycho has sharpened their blade over the entire time they have been playing. They're not new, but newly discovered. I just recently (literally)discovered them and find myself mesmerized by their embracement of what MUSIC is about. This is a band overlooked by people ignorant of what harmoincs, compilation, composition, creativity, and great riffs are really about. They are the next generation of music fans who felt bored until Led Zeppelin finally appeared. It's honest rock for all who are bored with rock music. Choose any albulm, and you will be hooked.
The only drawback is that the albulms repeat themselves. The band tried to market themselves to keep their head above the water, but with earnest sales from this albulm, they have a chance to excel. Hopefully they'll make enough dough to stop recycling their tunes,
The only drawback is that the albulms repeat themselves. The band tried to market themselves to keep their head above the water, but with earnest sales from this albulm, they have a chance to excel. Hopefully they'll make enough dough to stop recycling their tunes,
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