Dopethrone
Electric Wizard · 2000
71 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A crushing blend of sludgy riffs and ominous atmospheres that evokes a hallucinatory descent into darkness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Funeralopolis — This track encapsulates the album's heavy sound and lyrical themes by juxtaposing haunting melodies with relentless instrumentation, making it a standout representation of Electric Wizard's style.
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I, the Witchfinder — With its eerie atmosphere and storytelling elements, this track showcases Electric Wizard's ability to merge horror motifs with powerful riffs, reflecting their signature aesthetic.
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Dopethrone — The title track serves as a monumental centerpiece of the album, featuring an expansive structure that highlights both musical prowess and thematic depth, embodying the essence of doom metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dopethrone's immersive sound and cohesive structure solidify its place in doom metal while showcasing Electric Wizard's unique style.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding seven minutes, allowing for immersive, repetitive riffing that builds a heavy atmosphere.
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, often using feedback and ambient noise to maintain a continuous sonic experience.
- Vocals are heavily distorted and serve more as an additional instrument than a primary focus, blending into the dense mix of guitars and drums.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heavy, crushing sonic landscapes
- long, immersive sonic explorations
- dark, hallucinatory atmospheres
- slow, deliberate pacing throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
- seek concise song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Dopethrone is Electric Wizard's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Come My Fanatics... This record solidified their reputation within the stoner and doom metal scenes as they embraced darker themes and heavier sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vinum Sabbathi 3:06
- 2 Funeralopolis 8:43
- 3 Weird Tales: I. Electric Frost - II. Golgotha - III. Altar of Melektaus 15:04
- 4 Barbarian 6:29
- 5 I, the Witchfinder 11:03
- 6 The Hills Have Eyes 0:47
- 7 We Hate You 5:08
- 8 Dopethrone 20:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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