...And the Circus Leaves Town cover

Released 31 years ago this June

...And the Circus Leaves Town

Kyuss · 1995

72 min · 11 tracks · stoner rock · stoner metal

A sprawling odyssey of heavy riffs and hypnotic grooves, blending stoner rock with experimental elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 11, 1995, ...And the Circus Leaves Town was Kyuss's fourth and final studio album before their breakup. At this point, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of the stoner rock genre, following their influential records such as Blues for the Red Sun and Welcome to Sky Valley. This album marked a shift toward more expansive and atmospheric compositions, showcasing their willingness to experiment.
Stylistic neighbors
Corrosion of Conformity· Down· Bongzilla

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hurricane 2:42
  • 2 One Inch Man 3:31
  • 3 Thee Ol’ Boozeroony 2:47
  • 4 Gloria Lewis 4:02
  • 5 Phototropic 5:13
  • 6 El Rodeo 5:36
  • 7 Jumbo Blimp Jumbo 4:40
  • 8 Tangy Zizzle 2:39
  • 9 Size Queen 3:47
  • 10 Catamaran 3:00
  • 11 Spaceship Landing / M’deea / Day One 34:04

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