Last Patrol
Monster Magnet · 2013
51 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
A cosmic journey blending stoner rock's heaviness with psychedelic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke vast, otherworldly landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Patrol — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of cosmic exploration and personal reflection, featuring a mesmerizing blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies.
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I Live Behind the Clouds — Opening the album with a contemplative tone, this track sets the stage for the sonic journey ahead and showcases the band's lyrical depth.
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Hallelujah — With its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, this track stands out as a celebration of life’s highs and lows, reflecting the band’s signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends stoner rock and psychedelia but lacks standout tracks or cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build in 'I Live Behind the Clouds', gradually layering instruments to create a dense atmosphere.
- Tracks like 'Last Patrol' and 'Mindless Ones' feature extended instrumental sections that emphasize psychedelic guitar solos.
- Several songs incorporate shifts in tempo, with 'Three Kingfishers' transitioning from a mellow verse to a more aggressive chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- cosmic journey through introspection
- patient explorations of vast landscapes
- cathartic reflections on existence
- meditative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- want quick, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Last Patrol marks Monster Magnet's return after a five-year hiatus following Mastermind. This album reflects a matured sound while still embracing the band's roots in hard rock and psychedelic influences, solidifying their place in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kyuss· Fu Manchu· Electric Wizard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Live Behind the Clouds 4:25
- 2 Last Patrol 9:23
- 3 Three Kingfishers 4:33
- 4 Paradise 4:31
- 5 Hallelujah 4:13
- 6 Mindless Ones 5:30
- 7 The Duke of Supernature 4:59
- 8 End of Time 7:45
- 9 Stay Tuned 5:54
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