Harmonicraft
Torche · 2012
38 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that bridges the gap between sludge metal and alt-rock accessibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Letting Go — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album’s blend of heaviness and melody, encapsulating Torche's sound evolution.
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In Pieces — This song exemplifies the album's intricate layering of melodies over powerful riffs, showcasing both emotional depth and musical complexity.
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Harmonicraft — The title track serves as a culmination of the album’s themes, merging catchy hooks with dynamic shifts that reflect the band’s artistic growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Harmonicraft blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks, showcasing a solid evolution in Torche's sound while maintaining cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features consistently heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, while the second half introduces more atmospheric elements and varied tempos.
- The album includes interludes that shift the mood, such as 'Sky Trials', which slows down the pace before returning to heavier tracks.
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- punchy bursts of vibrant energy
- dynamic contrasts between heaviness and
- short tracks for quick engagement
- playful irreverence in sound
- cathartic release through rhythm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want subdued, mellow experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Harmonicraft is Torche's third studio album, released in 2012 after the critical success of their previous record, Meanderthal. This album marked a shift towards a more melodic approach while still maintaining their signature heaviness, showcasing the band's evolution as they navigated their sound following lineup changes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Letting Go 2:03
- 2 Kicking 2:35
- 3 Walk It Off 1:25
- 4 Reverse Inverted 3:50
- 5 In Pieces 3:09
- 6 Snakes Are Charmed 3:14
- 7 Sky Trials 1:18
- 8 Roaming 3:20
- 9 Skin Moth 3:18
- 10 Kiss Me Dudely 1:48
- 11 Solitary Traveler 2:48
- 12 Harmonicraft 3:15
- 13 Looking On 6:41
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