Karma to Burn cover

Karma to Burn

Karma to Burn · 1997

60 min · 12 tracks · stoner rock

Heavy, instrumental stoner rock that combines thick riffs with hypnotic grooves and a raw, unrefined energy.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Mt. Penetrator — This track encapsulates the band's heavy riffing style and showcases their ability to create an immersive sonic landscape without vocals.
  • →
    Six-Gun Sucker Punch — With its relentless pace and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the band's signature sound while highlighting their skillful musicianship.
  • →
    (Waltz of the) Playboy Pallbearers — The contrasting rhythms and haunting melodies in this piece demonstrate the band's versatility and willingness to experiment with different musical ideas.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heavy riffs that invite headbanging
  • hypnotic grooves for deep focus
  • raw energy for late-night drives
  • exploratory instrumental journeys
  • short bursts of energetic intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer vocal-driven compositions
  • seek polished, refined production

Where this album fits

Career context
Karma to Burn's debut album, released in 1997, marked the band's introduction to the stoner rock scene following their formation in 1994. At this point in their career, they were still refining their sound and identity, setting the stage for future releases that would further explore heavy instrumental music.
Stylistic neighbors
Sleep· Kyuss· Fu Manchu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ma Petite Mort 4:09
  • 2 Bobbi, Bobbi, Bobbi - I'm Not God 3:00
  • 3 Patty Hearst's Closet Mantra 5:13
  • 4 Mt. Penetrator 4:26
  • 5 Eight 4:39
  • 6 Appalachian Woman 3:50
  • 7 Twenty Four Hours 5:01
  • 8 Six-Gun Sucker Punch 4:10
  • 9 Thirteen 3:48
  • 10 (Waltz of the) Playboy Pallbearers 3:37
  • 11 Twin Sisters and Half a Bottle of Bourbon 3:57
  • 12 Six 14:04

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata