Drifting in the Endless Void
Dozer · 2023
42 min · 8 tracks · stoner rock
Heavy, psychedelic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an expansive soundscape that immerses listeners in a cosmic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mutation/Transformation — This opening track sets the tone with its sprawling riffs and dynamic shifts, embodying the thematic transformation that permeates the album.
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Ex-Human, Now Beast — With aggressive instrumentation and powerful vocals, this track explores themes of lost humanity, showcasing Dozer's ability to blend heaviness with introspective lyrics.
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Run, Mortals, Run! — A standout anthem of defiance, this track combines relentless energy with a memorable chorus, encapsulating the album's overarching message of survival against overwhelming odds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and cohesive sound but remains within established genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy, distorted guitar riffs that dominate the soundscape, often layered with psychedelic effects.
- Each track typically exceeds five minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual build-ups.
- Vocals are delivered in a haunting style that complements the expansive instrumentation, creating a cohesive atmosphere throughout.
- The final track blends elements from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure while maintaining the cosmic theme.
- 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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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
- wave-like dynamic journeys
- ferocious energy for release
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
- thought-provoking thematic exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2023, Drifting in the Endless Void marks Dozer's return after a significant hiatus since their last album, Beyond Colossal in 2016. This record showcases their evolution within the stoner rock genre and reflects a matured sonic exploration as the band reestablishes their presence in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Torche· Corrosion of Conformity· Cancer Bats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mutation/Transformation 7:31
- 2 Ex-Human, Now Beast 4:29
- 3 Dust for Blood 4:41
- 4 Andromeda 5:13
- 5 No Quarter Expected, No Quarter Given 5:32
- 6 Run, Mortals, Run! 6:44
Disc 2
- 1 Missing 13 8:34
- 2 The Beginning/Ending
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