Drummer Kenneth Kapstad joined Motorpsycho as a full member late in 2007.
Their new double-CD "Black Hole / Blank Canvas" was released 17th/20th march 2006 in Europe. The album has been getting generally positive reviews, proving the skills of the arguably most innovative Norwegian band of the last decade. Bent Sæther plays drums on this record, except on the track "You Loose", which is played by Jacco van Rooij who also played drums for the band on a short tour in spring 2006.
In activity since 1990, Motorpsycho have released 10 full length albums, as well as a number of EPs, a couple of live albums, and some side-project releases. Over the years, they moved from their initial mixture of metal, grunge and hardcore music, playing almost any kind of musical genre: indie, pop, psych rock, lo-fi, stoner, avantgarde, classic hard rock, acoustic, fusion, jazz rock and country rock as part of the The International Tussler Society.
2008 saw the release of the album, "Little Lucid Moments", containing 4 songs lasting between 11-21 minutes. The release was followed by a European tour in April and May 2008.
Early 2009, Motorpsycho recorded the Patrik Fitzgerald cover Punch with Jello Biafra from Dead Kennedys on vocals. Jello Biafra have, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK been a fan of Motorpsycho for 16-17 years.
In the autumn of 2009 they released a vinyl-only record, Child of the Future and in January 2010 they released Heavy Metal Fruit, their first album with an outside producer.
On May 23 2016 it was announced on the band's website that Kenneth Kapstad will be leaving Motorpsycho after nine years with the band. The band did not announce a replacement, with supposed upcoming gigs in Brazil and a 40 show stint as the houseband in writer Carl Frode Tiller's play "Begynnelser" at Trøndelag Teater in Trondheim from September 2 2016.
However, on the second day of 2017 the fans could greet the long-awaited news of a replacement with delight. Swedish Trondheim resident Tomas Järmyr who has also played in acts such as Zu, Yodok, Yodok lll, Sunswitch and with Aidan Baker. He also studies at the music conservatory at NTNU – like Kapstad, Ståle Storløkken, Ola Kvernberg, Ketil Møster "and just about every decent musician we’ve worked with over the last decade before him" (quote Bent Sæther, January 2 2017). This piece of news was also supplemented with hints of an upcoming album in the fall of 2017. The album, titled "The Tower" was released on September 8th 2017.
Ozone
Motorpsycho Lyrics
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And sand between my toes
If the crowd gets too unruly,
We'll spray 'em with the hose
I'm so bored with the whole thing
-keep hearing laughter when i turn-
Seen a million sunlit faces
I can't keep myself from laughing
When i spot someone posessed
The fool that's always grinning,
Never quite gets the jest
But i know the one i'm laughing at
Plays it by the book
And screams for revolution
Behind his vacant look
We'll keep their eyes red & runny,
Kill them in their homes
Watch them pray forgiveness
And pay interrest on their loans
It was us in the beamers,
The penthouses & shrines.
Uf you want absolution
We can provide all kinds...
But that*s just the way we are
Our heads in the ozone
And our minds in shangri-la
The lyrics to Motorpsycho's song Ozone seem to highlight the complexities of the human psyche alongside a satirical take on various aspects of societal life. The opening lines suggest a sense of unease and lack of comfort with the idea that the singer has blood on their hands and sand in their toes. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling guilty or unsettled, as if they have blood on their hands indicating a past wrongdoing while the sand in their toes suggests they are in a state of constant movement or searching. The next set of lyrics references the use of a hose to douse an unruly crowd, perhaps indicating a disregard or even a disdain for those who disrupt the status quo.
The following set of lyrics suggest boredom and frustration with the current state of affairs. The singer is tired of the same old routine and is looking for something more meaningful. They have seen countless faces but have yet to find one that truly stands out. They can't help but laugh when they see someone who is clearly trying too hard to fit in; someone who is blindly following the rules without questioning their validity. The next set of lyrics suggest a more sinister side to the singer's personality. They seem to revel in the idea of causing chaos and destruction, delighting in the thought of watching someone beg for forgiveness and repay their debts. The final set of lyrics suggest a disconnect from reality, with the singer and their kind having their heads in the clouds and their minds in Shangri-La.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got blood on my hands,
I am responsible for something bad, and I can't wash off the guilt.
And sand between my toes
I have been to different places but still feel disconnected from my surroundings.
If the crowd gets too unruly,
If the group becomes disorderly, we will use force to control them.
We'll spray 'em with the hose
We will use any means necessary to maintain our power.
I'm so bored with the whole thing
I am tired of the current state of affairs and want something more exciting.
-keep hearing laughter when i turn-
I feel as if people are laughing at me behind my back.
Seen a million sunlit faces
I have encountered countless individuals who seem happy and content.
But none that really burned
I have not met anyone who truly inspires me or makes me feel passionate.
I can't keep myself from laughing
I find it amusing when others act overly dramatic or take themselves too seriously.
When i spot someone posessed
I find it entertaining when someone becomes obsessed or consumed by something.
The fool that's always grinning,
I look down on those who present a false facade of happiness and never express their true emotions.
Never quite gets the jest
These individuals do not understand the irony or humor in situations.
But i know the one i'm laughing at
I am aware of the person I am ridiculing and their actions.
Plays it by the book
This individual follows the rules and social norms without questioning them.
And screams for revolution
Despite this, they still call for change or rebellion.
Behind his vacant look
Despite their outward appearance, this person lacks any true conviction or motivation for their actions.
We'll keep their eyes red & runny,
We will make others suffer and destroy their lives to maintain our power and control.
Kill them in their homes
We will go to great lengths to eliminate our enemies and anyone who threatens our way of life.
Watch them pray forgiveness
We revel in the suffering of others and enjoy watching them beg for mercy.
And pay interrest on their loans
We will manipulate others to our advantage, even if it puts them in debt or causes them harm.
It was us in the beamers,
We are the wealthy and powerful elite, driving luxury cars and living in mansions.
The penthouses & shrines.
We have the best of everything, including the most prestigious living spaces and places of worship.
Uf you want absolution
If others seek forgiveness or redemption, we can provide it, for a price.
We can provide all kinds...
We have complete control over the narrative and people's perception of events.
But that*s just the way we are
We have no intention of changing our ways or relinquishing our power.
Our heads in the ozone
We are disconnected from reality and live in a world of our own making.
And our minds in shangri-la
We seek an ideal and perfect existence, free from any troubles or hardships.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anar Dine
When that bass kicks in.... holy shit !!!
Menno Welzen
Keep their eyes red and runny....man when that song kicks in...
AnubiGrey
Hello yeah, fucking MASTERPIECE!!!🤟🏻
Anar Dine
I hear ya buddy... that bass shreds walls into pieces