Acid King
Acid King · 1994
18 min · 4 tracks · stoner rock
Heavy, sludgy riffs intertwine with ethereal vocals, creating a psychedelic atmosphere that immerses listeners in a stoner rock dreamscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lead Paint — This opening track encapsulates Acid King's signature sound with its dense guitar tones and haunting vocals, effectively drawing listeners into their sonic world.
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Blasting Cap — With its relentless heaviness and hypnotic groove, this track showcases the band's ability to balance aggression with melody, making it a standout moment on the EP.
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Drop — Spanning over seven minutes, this track exemplifies Acid King's exploration of extended instrumental passages and dynamic shifts, illustrating their unique approach to songcraft.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP effectively blends heavy riffs with ethereal vocals, establishing a cohesive stoner rock sound.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a slow, sludgy pace, which is maintained throughout the EP.
- Vocals are layered and often harmonized, creating an ethereal quality that contrasts with the heavy instrumentation.
- Each track features extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric build-ups and psychedelic explorations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lead Paint 4:36
- 2 Blasting Cap 4:43
- 3 Drop 7:02
- 4 The Midway 2:05
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