The Crucible (Motorpsycho album)
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| The Crucible | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Studio | Monnow Valley Studios | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 40:29 | |||
| Label | Stickman Records Rune Grammofon | |||
| Producer | Andrew Scheps, Deathprod | |||
| Motorpsycho chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (84/100)[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Sputnikmusic | [3] |
The Crucible is a studio album by Norwegian rock band Motorpsycho, released on February 15, 2019, through Stickman Records and Rune Grammofon. This is the second installment in the band's Gullvåg Trilogy with the first installment being 2017's The Tower and the third installment being 2020's The All Is One.[4] The album is available as vinyl, CD and a digital download. Side A of the vinyl features the first two tracks 'Psychotzar' and 'Lux Aeterna' while Side B of the vinyl features the final titular track, which spans 20 minutes in length.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Psychotzar" | Bent Sæther | 8:43 |
| 2. | "Lux Aeterna" | Sæther | 10:55 |
| 3. | "The Crucible" | Hans Magnus Ryan, Sæther | 20:51 |
| Total length: | 40:29 | ||
Note: All songs arranged by Järmyr, Ryan and Sæther. All lyrics by Sæther.
Personnel
[edit]Motorpsycho
- Bent Sæther – bass, vocals, guitar, Mellotron
- Hans Magnus Ryan – guitar, vocals, piano
- Tomas Järmyr – drums, percussion, vocals, Mellotron
Additional musicians
- Lars Horntveth – reeds (2)
- Susanna Wallumrød – vocals (2)
References
[edit]- ^ "The Crucible". Metacritic. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "The Crucible Review by Thom Jurek". AllMusic. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Stanciu, Raul. "Motorpsycho: The Crucible". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Parker, Jack. "Hans Magnus Ryan Interview". AllThingsLoud. All Things Loud. Retrieved 4 January 2022.