Jalamanta cover

Jalamanta

Brant Bjork · 1999

57 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

Psychedelic grooves blend with stoner rock riffs, creating a laid-back yet vibrant sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back groove exploration
  • dynamic flow with intensity shifts
  • vibrant sonic landscapes to unwind
  • for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer structured, predictable tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Jalamanta' is Brant Bjork's debut solo album following his time with the influential band Kyuss. At this point in his career, Bjork transitioned from being a drummer to exploring his identity as a solo artist, showcasing his unique musical vision that blends desert rock with psychedelic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Kyuss· Fu Manchu· Queens of the Stone Age

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lazy Bones 1:27
  • 2 Automatic Fantastic 6:56
  • 3 Cobra Jab 3:19
  • 4 Too Many Chiefs… Not Enough Indians 3:46
  • 5 Sun Brother 4:50
  • 6 “Let’s Get Chinese Eyes” 4:51
  • 7 Toot 6:04
  • 8 Defender of the Oleander 7:59
  • 9 Low Desert Punk 5:22
  • 10 Waiting for a Coconut to Drop 4:16
  • 11 Her Brown Blood 4:11
  • 12 Indio 4:08

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