Mind Control
Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats · 2013
50 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
Heavy riffs merge with haunting melodies, crafting a dark and psychedelic atmosphere that invites listeners into an occult soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mt. Abraxas — Opening the album, this track sets a mesmerizing tone with its slow build-up and heavy riffing, establishing the thematic elements of mysticism and darkness.
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Poison Apple — This track showcases a catchy yet sinister melody that encapsulates the band's blend of horror imagery and psychedelic influences, making it a fan favorite.
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Death Valley Blues — With its driving rhythm and haunting vocals, this song exemplifies the band’s ability to fuse narrative storytelling with heavy instrumentation, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Devil’s Work — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and chilling lyrics, reflecting the album's overarching themes of temptation and moral conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines heavy riffs with haunting melodies, creating a unique psychedelic atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted riff that sets a dark tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Each track features layered guitar harmonies and reverb-heavy vocals, creating a dense, immersive sound.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, with slower sections that contrast against faster, more aggressive passages.
- The final track ends on an unresolved chord, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mt. Abraxas 7:08
- 2 Mind Crawler 4:21
- 3 Poison Apple 4:13
- 4 Desert Ceremony 5:09
- 5 Evil Love 4:07
- 6 Death Valley Blues 4:58
- 7 Follow the Leader 6:28
- 8 Valley of the Dolls 7:11
- 9 Devil’s Work 6:55
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