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Released 10 years ago

Low Country

The Sword · 2016

31 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, echoing the vastness of the American landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • introspective soundscapes for contemplation
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • consistent flow across all tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, 'Low Country' is The Sword's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Apocryphon' from 2012. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more expansive sound while retaining their heavy metal roots, marking a shift towards a more personal and lyrical approach.
Stylistic neighbors
High on Fire· Mastodon· Clutch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unicorn Farm 0:52
  • 2 Empty Temples 3:53
  • 3 High Country 3:05
  • 4 Mist & Shadow 5:20
  • 5 Seriously Mysterious 2:21
  • 6 Early Snow 4:46
  • 7 The Dreamthieves 3:52
  • 8 Buzzards 2:40
  • 9 Ghost Eye 2:15
  • 10 The Bees of Spring 2:15

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