Meanderthal
Torche · 2008
36 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · stoner rock · sludge metal
A blistering blend of sludgy riffs and melodic hooks that defy genre boundaries.
Why this album works
The album was critically acclaimed, receiving positive reviews for its inventive take on heavy music, with publications like Pitchfork praising its creativity. 'Meanderthal' played a crucial role in shaping the sound of modern stoner metal, influencing countless bands in the years that followed.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys short, punchy tracks wave-like pacing
- Context
- Released as Torche's second studio album, 'Meanderthal' marked a significant evolution from their self-titled debut. By this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound, blending elements of sludge and stoner rock while gaining a loyal following within the heavy music community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Corrosion of Conformity· Baroness· High on Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Triumph of Venus 1:44
- 2 Grenades Standout 2:53
- 3 Piraña 1:31
- 4 Sandstorm 2:19
- 5 Speed of the Nail 1:41
- 6 Healer Standout 2:07
- 7 Across the Shields 3:03
- 8 Sundown 3:17
- 9 Little Champion 0:34
- 10 Without a Sound 2:06
- 11 Fat Waves 4:32
- 12 Amnesian Standout 6:25
- 13 Meanderthal 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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