Old Growth
Dead Meadow · 2008
54 min · 12 tracks · stoner rock
A dense tapestry of heavy riffs and hypnotic rhythms that transport listeners into a swirling stoner rock dreamscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain't Got Nothing (to Go Wrong) — Opening the album, this track combines gritty guitar work with a relentless groove that sets the tone for the entire listening experience.
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'Till Kingdom Come — This song features soaring melodies that contrast with its heavy instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to blend beauty with raw power.
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The Great Deceiver — With its haunting atmosphere and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the album's darker themes while showcasing the band's intricate songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Old Growth blends heavy riffs with hypnotic rhythms, creating an immersive stoner rock experience that rewards repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy, distorted guitar riffs that create a dense soundscape, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued tempo with a focus on rhythm.
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for gradual build-ups and hypnotic grooves that encourage listener immersion.
- The album closes with two tracks that shift to a more reflective tone, contrasting with the heavier earlier material and providing a sense of resolution.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic soundscapes for introspection
- nature-inspired expansive listening experience
- cathartic moments of heavy reflection
- patient unfolding with rich textures
- for solitary evening walks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Dead Meadow released Old Growth in 2008, they were already established within the stoner rock scene, having released three albums prior. This album followed their 2005 release, Feathers, and represented a continuation of their psychedelic sound while showcasing their evolving musical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain't Got Nothing (to Go Wrong) 7:02
- 2 Between Me and the Ground 3:15
- 3 What Needs Must Be 4:19
- 4 Down Here 2:45
- 5 'Till Kingdom Come 4:05
- 6 I'm Gone 4:15
- 7 Seven Seers 4:24
- 8 The Great Deceiver 3:06
- 9 The Queen of All Returns 5:35
- 10 Keep on Walking 3:02
- 11 Hard People/Hard Times 4:24
- 12 Either Way 7:50
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