Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard · 1995
47 min · 7 tracks · doom metal
A cacophony of heavy riffs and haunting melodies immerses listeners in a psychedelic, doom-laden journey through darkness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stone Magnet — The opening track establishes the band's heavy, sludgy sound while introducing themes of mysticism and power that pervade the album.
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Behemoth — This nearly nine-minute epic showcases the band's ability to blend crushing riffs with atmospheric elements, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Electric Wizard / Wooden Pipe — A lengthy closing track that encapsulates the band's signature style, merging hypnotic rhythms with distorted guitars and eerie vocals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's heavy riffs and atmospheric sound create a cohesive experience, marking its place in doom metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted riff that sets a slow tempo, maintaining this pace throughout most tracks.
- Each track features extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric build-up and exploration of sound.
- Vocals are often layered with effects, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as a separate element.
- 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
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
- immersive journeys through darkness
- heavy riffs that demand attention
- cathartic releases of tension
- slow builds with haunting melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want concise, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Electric Wizard's self-titled debut album in 1995, the band was still establishing their identity within the burgeoning stoner and doom metal scenes. This album marked their transition from underground obscurity to wider recognition, setting the groundwork for their future influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stone Magnet 4:55
- 2 Mourning Prayer 5:08
- 3 Mountains of Mars 3:46
- 4 Behemoth 8:54
- 5 Devil's Bride 6:30
- 6 Black Butterfly 8:20
- 7 Electric Wizard / Wooden Pipe 9:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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