From the Vaults, Vol. 1
Kylesa · 2012
41 min · 12 tracks · sludge metal
A raw exploration of sludge and stoner metal, merging heavy riffs with haunting melodies and rhythmic experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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111 Degree Heat Index — This track exemplifies Kylesa's distinct fusion of heaviness and melody, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight their songwriting prowess.
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End Truth — With its atmospheric build-up and crushing climax, this song captures the band's ability to blend sonic intensity with introspective themes.
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Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun — Their cover of Pink Floyd’s classic transforms the original into a heavy, psychedelic experience, showcasing Kylesa's unique interpretation of influential music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with heavy riffs
- short bursts of rhythmic energy
- exploratory listening for deep focus
- raw soundscapes for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer polished, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, From the Vaults, Vol. 1 is Kylesa's first compilation album, following their critically acclaimed 2010 album Spiral Shadow. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a significant force within the sludge metal scene, known for their eclectic sound and dual-drummer setup.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:56
- 2 Inverse 2:59
- 3 111 Degree Heat Index 4:15
- 4 Between Silence and Sound II 4:44
- 5 Paranoid Tempo 2:26
- 6 End Truth 4:43
- 7 Bottom Line II 2:33
- 8 Wavering 2:13
- 9 Bass Salts 0:57
- 10 Drained 5:03
- 11 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun 6:58
- 12 Drum Jam 3:59
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