What makes Black Angel Exit by The Black Angels notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics, further establishing The Black Angels as a significant force in contemporary psychedelic music. It is often noted for its atmospheric depth and cinematic quality, influencing a wave of revivalist bands in the genre while also charting on various independent music charts. Released in 2008, Black Angel Exit was The Black Angels' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2006 debut Passover. By this point in their career, they had solidified their place within the modern psychedelic rock scene, showcasing a matured sound that expanded on their established aesthetic.

How many songs are on Black Angel Exit?

Black Angel Exit has 4 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Black Angel Exit

The Black Angels · 2008

23 min · 4 tracks · psychedelic rock

A hypnotic blend of reverb-drenched guitars and haunting vocals creates an immersive psychedelic soundscape throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Surf City (revisited) — This track opens the album with a driving rhythm and lush instrumentation, setting the stage for the thematic explorations of urban life and escapism.
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No Satisfaction — With its relentless groove and brooding lyrics, this song captures the essence of disillusionment and longing that pervades the album.
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Black Angel Exit / Shine — The lengthy title track serves as a climactic journey through sonic textures, blending layered melodies with introspective lyrics that encapsulate the album's existential themes.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric depth and cohesive sound contribute to its distinctiveness within the psychedelic rock genre.

What we noticed

The first track features a steady, driving rhythm with layered guitars that create a swirling effect, setting a hypnotic tone.
The second track introduces a more subdued tempo and incorporates a prominent bass line that underpins the ethereal vocals.
The final track combines elements of drone and melody, gradually building in intensity before fading out, which enhances the immersive quality.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Surf City (revisited) 5:13
2 Paladin’s Last Stand 3:43
3 No Satisfaction 4:55
4 Black Angel Exit / Shine 9:27

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