Top tracks — play these first
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Doomsday Machine — This track exemplifies Kadavar's signature sound with its driving rhythm and haunting vocals, creating an immersive experience that reflects the album's themes of existential dread.
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Fire — With its explosive energy and catchy hooks, this song encapsulates the band's hard rock roots while maintaining a psychedelic edge, making it a standout anthem on the album.
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The Man I Shot — The closing track features an extended instrumental section that showcases the band's musicianship and ability to blend genres, leaving a lasting impression as the album's final statement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections where heavy guitar riffs are layered with psychedelic effects, creating a dense soundscape.
- The vocals often harmonize with the instrumentation rather than dominate it, blending into the overall mix and enhancing the psychedelic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic grooves for deep focus
- raw energy for late nights
- intense riffs with driving pace
- cathartic release through heaviness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Abra Kadavar is Kadavar's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2012. This record solidified their reputation within the stoner and psychedelic rock scenes, showcasing their evolving sound and artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Wizard· Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats· The Vintage Caravan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come Back Life 5:02
- 2 Doomsday Machine 4:47
- 3 Eye of the Storm 6:04
- 4 Black Snake 4:24
- 5 Dust 4:12
- 6 Fire 5:18
- 7 Liquid Dream 4:12
- 8 Rhythm for Endless Minds 4:16
- 9 Abra Kadabra 3:02
- 10 The Man I Shot 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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