Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow · 2000
44 min · 8 tracks · stoner rock
A hazy blend of psychedelic rock and stoner riffs envelops the listener in a dreamlike sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Sleepy Silver Door — This opening track sets a tone with its sprawling guitar work and hypnotic rhythms, encapsulating the band's psychedelic essence right from the start.
-
→
Indian Bones — With haunting vocals and an immersive soundscape, this track showcases the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness, making it a standout moment.
-
→
Beyond the Fields We Know — Clocking in at over nine minutes, this track exemplifies Dead Meadow’s knack for extended jams and atmospheric builds, drawing listeners deeper into their world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends stoner rock and psychedelia with effective atmospherics, establishing a solid identity while hinting at future growth.
What we noticed
- The first track features a slow build with layered guitar effects that create a dense atmosphere, setting the tone for the album.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing the music to evolve gradually rather than adhering to traditional song structures.
- The album's final track features a significant tempo drop, creating a sense of closure and reflection after the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
Significant within its genre. 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
- long, winding soundscapes to explore
- immersive nature-inspired listening experience
- dreamy melodies for reflective moments
- patient pacing with evolving textures
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Dead Meadow's self-titled debut album in 2000, this record marked the band's emergence in the stoner rock scene. At this point, they were still establishing their identity, following the underground success of their early demos and live performances.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sleepy Silver Door 7:31
- 2 Indian Bones 6:38
- 3 Dragonfly 3:43
- 4 Lady 4:33
- 5 Greensky Greenlake 4:35
- 6 Beyond the Fields We Know 9:31
- 7 At the Edge of the World 3:34
- 8 Rocky Mountain High 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.