Murder the Mountains
Red Fang · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · stoner rock
A gritty blend of stoner rock grooves and infectious melodies that conjure images of dusty landscapes and relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wires — This track combines heavy riffs with an anthemic chorus, encapsulating the album's balance between aggression and catchiness. Its lyrical themes reflect on communication struggles, adding depth to the energetic sound.
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Hank Is Dead — A short yet impactful track, it showcases the band's ability to create memorable music within a concise format. The song's humor and punchy instrumentation exemplify Red Fang's playful side.
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Into the Eye — This song features a compelling build-up that leads to a powerful crescendo, representing the album's dynamic range. Its darker themes contrast with the vibrant instrumentation, highlighting Red Fang's lyrical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic stoner rock with dynamic shifts and memorable hooks, solidifying Red Fang's sound.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts in tempo, such as 'Dirt Wizard,' which alternates between slow, heavy sections and faster, more aggressive passages.
- The album includes layered vocal harmonies that complement the instrumentation, particularly in tracks like 'Wires' and 'Into the Eye.'
- The final track, 'Human Herd,' concludes with a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of closure after the preceding intensity.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Murder the Mountains is Red Fang's second studio album, released in 2011 following their self-titled debut in 2009. At this point, the band was gaining recognition in the stoner rock scene, establishing their sound while refining their songwriting approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Malverde 4:02
- 2 Wires 5:43
- 3 Hank Is Dead 2:36
- 4 Dirt Wizard 2:57
- 5 Throw Up 6:33
- 6 Painted Parade 2:27
- 7 Number Thirteen 4:45
- 8 Into the Eye 3:58
- 9 The Undertow 5:02
- 10 Human Herd 3:51
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