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High Country

The Sword · 2015

50 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal

A vibrant fusion of stoner rock and heavy metal enriched by lyrical surrealism and melodic exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • vibrant soundscapes for exploration
  • surreal lyrical imagery throughout
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • for adventurous listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'High Country' is The Sword's fourth studio album, following their 2012 release 'Apocryphon.' At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their earlier heavier sound to incorporate more melodic elements, reflecting a broader musical experimentation while still resonating with their metal roots.
Stylistic neighbors
High on Fire· Mastodon· Clutch

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Unicorn Farm 0:50
  • 2 Empty Temples 3:56
  • 3 High Country 2:37
  • 4 Tears Like Diamonds 3:47
  • 5 Mist & Shadow 5:27
  • 6 Agartha 2:24
  • 7 Seriously Mysterious 2:46
  • 8 Suffer No Fools 2:43
  • 9 Early Snow 4:15
  • 10 The Dreamthieves 3:58
  • 11 Buzzards 4:13
  • 12 Silver Petals 2:38
  • 13 Ghost Eye 3:16
  • 14 Turned to Dust 3:32
  • 15 The Bees of Spring 3:57

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