Acid King III
Acid King · 2005
46 min · 7 tracks · stoner rock
A crushing blend of heavy riffs and hypnotic melodies that immerses listeners in a stoner rock haze.
Top tracks — play these first
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2 Wheel Nation — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythms and powerful guitar work, encapsulating the classic Acid King sound while inviting listeners into their world.
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Heavy Load — Featuring a slow-burning intensity, this track showcases the band's ability to blend heaviness with atmospheric elements, creating a captivating listening experience.
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War of the Mind — At nearly twelve minutes long, this epic track explores extended instrumental passages that highlight Acid King's signature mix of heavy riffs and hypnotic repetition, representing their artistic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Acid King III showcases solid songwriting and immersive soundscapes, making it a strong entry in the stoner rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy, distorted guitar riffs that establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric section.
- Each song typically features extended instrumental passages, allowing for gradual build-ups and hypnotic grooves that create a trance-like effect.
- The album closes with 'Sunshine and Sorrow,' which contrasts the heavier earlier tracks by incorporating softer melodies and a more reflective tone.
- 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 2 Wheel Nation 5:23
- 2 Heavy Load 7:10
- 3 Bad Vision 3:52
- 4 War of the Mind 11:57
- 5 Into the Ground 4:32
- 6 On to Everafter 6:19
- 7 Sunshine and Sorrow 7:19
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