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While it may not be as stellar as their future releases would be, Morphine's debut album, 1992's Good, did a splendid job of introducing the Boston trio's highly original sound.
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A very consistent debut album and a very unique one as well with a unique choice of instrumentation. I love the minimalist nature of this band and the use of bass guitar and saxophone. Its both an alternative album and an album with blues and jazz influence as well. Great debut album.
Vaya, no me esperaba que me fuera a gustar tanto ahora que lo vuelvo a escuchar después de años. Lo recordaba como un álbum con tres o cuatro canciones geniales y el resto cualquier cosa. Ahora lo aprecié todo mucho más.
Es música bastante sencilla y directa pero con sutilezas y detalles que le dan vida y color. Crea unas atmósferas bien especiales, bien cool pero al mismo tiempo un tanto oníricas y surreales y solitarias. Tiene un aire ... read more
Morphine's debut, titled "Good", is pretty good.
Now, this is truly just basic jazz rock, not really anything to write home about. However, I have a feeling Morphine's deeper, core discography will be the answer. Still, I decided checking out their first thing ever wouldn't be a bad idea. I learned that their vocalist uses a two-string slide bass, and you can really hear that unique, fluid sound and loose approach in the smooth bass tones. The horns make for a very ... read more
Good is an album of moody, often depressing music. That said, this is easily one of the greatest rock debut albums ever, and it has stood the test of time already better than many albums of the early 1990’s. It helps that Mark Sandman has one of the most original vocal stylings around, with lyrics that are life affirming, which is something most bands lack. Lyric samples: "I'm just a test tube baby", "my biggest fear is if I let you go, you'll come and get me in ... read more
melhores: The Saddest Song - You Look Like Rain - Good - Do Not Go Quietly Unto Your Grave - The Other Side - Have a Lucky Day
piores: I Know You (Part I) - Test-Tube Baby / Shoot'm Down
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Track List
| 1 | Good 2:34 | 85 |
| 2 | The Saddest Song 2:53 | 87 |
| 3 | Claire 3:08 | 84 |
| 4 | Have a Lucky Day 3:30 | 83 |
| 5 | You Speak My Language 3:26 | 85 |
| 6 | You Look Like Rain 3:40 | 85 |
| 7 | Do Not Go Quietly Unto Your Grave 3:19 | 85 |
| 8 | Lisa 0:50 | 77 |
| 9 | The Only One 2:44 | 82 |
| 10 | Test-Tube Baby / Shoot'm Down 3:10 | 80 |
| 11 | The Other Side 3:53 | 85 |
| 12 | I Know You (Part I) 2:17 | 78 |
| 13 | I Know You (Part II) 2:46 | 81 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
