Charged
Nebula · 2001
46 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sonic journey through heavy riffs and expansive grooves, blending stoner rock's grit with psychedelic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Do It Now — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its driving beat and catchy riffs, making it a quintessential Nebula song.
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Travelin’ Man’s Blues — This track showcases Nebula's blues-infused style, combining raw guitar work with reflective lyrics that delve into themes of wandering and existential musings.
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Goodbye Yesterday — Closing out the album, this lengthy track embodies the band's ability to merge extended instrumental sections with evocative melodies, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Charged blends heavy riffs with psychedelic elements, showcasing Nebula's solidified sound in stoner rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, with several tracks exceeding five minutes and allowing for improvisational exploration.
- Each song typically begins with a heavy riff that gradually evolves into layered, psychedelic soundscapes.
- There is a consistent use of reverb and distortion throughout the record, creating a dense atmosphere that enhances the stoner rock aesthetic.
- 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
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
- heavy riffs for energetic moments
- expansive grooves for road trips
- cathartic release through sonic exploration
- steady pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks
- want minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Charged is Nebula's third studio album, following the acclaimed Apollo. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation in the stoner rock genre, building on their earlier works while experimenting with more intricate soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fu Manchu· Monster Magnet· Kyuss
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do It Now 4:03
- 2 Beyond 3:38
- 3 Giant 3:55
- 4 Travelin’ Man’s Blues 5:41
- 5 Instant Gravitation 3:37
- 6 This One 3:42
- 7 Ignition 4:34
- 8 Shaker 3:27
- 9 Goodbye Yesterday 4:38
- 10 All the Way 9:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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