Greetings From...
The Sword · 2017
42 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A heavy blend of stoner rock and metal, infused with mythological themes and intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Buzzards — Opening the album, Buzzards sets a gritty tone with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses that encapsulate the band's signature sound.
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Tres Brujas — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and vivid storytelling, blending heavy instrumentation with themes of witchcraft and folklore.
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The Horned Goddess — Closing the album, this epic track showcases an intricate arrangement and lyrical complexity that reflects the band's evolution into more expansive narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship and a blend of heavy metal and stoner rock, with effective pacing and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for intricate guitar solos and dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a more atmospheric and contemplative finish to the album.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic journey with atmospheric peaks
- mythic storytelling through immersive sound
- wave-like pacing with heavy grooves
- engaging narratives for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles or hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Greetings From... is The Sword's fifth studio album, following their 2015 release, High Country. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more progressive sound while maintaining their heavy metal roots, showcasing growth in both songwriting and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- High on Fire· Mastodon· Clutch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Buzzards 4:22
- 2 The Chronomancer I: Hubris 7:42
- 3 Maiden, Mother & Crone 4:15
- 4 Tears Like Diamonds 3:47
- 5 Mist & Shadow 5:16
- 6 Agartha 1:21
- 7 Tres Brujas 4:15
- 8 John the Revelator 3:30
- 9 The Horned Goddess 7:36
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