Our Problem
Iron Monkey · 1998
63 min · 9 tracks · sludge metal
A thunderous blend of sludgy riffs and chaotic intensity, pushing the boundaries of metal's languid heaviness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Year — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its relentless riffs and vocal intensity, encapsulating the album's themes of despair and chaos right from the start.
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9 Joint Spiritual Whip — This nearly twenty-minute track exemplifies Iron Monkey's ability to create expansive soundscapes while maintaining crushing heaviness, showcasing their unique approach to sludge metal.
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Feedback — The closing track stands out with its experimental sound design and feedback-laden atmosphere, leaving listeners with a haunting sense of unresolved tension that mirrors the album's overall narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- back-loaded intensity that rewards patience
- oppressive soundscapes for deep immersion
- heavy atmosphere for late-night listening
- gradual build leading to climax
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, immediate gratification
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Our Problem was Iron Monkey's third studio album, coming after their 1996 effort, the self-titled Iron Monkey. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound but faced challenges with lineup changes and a shifting musical landscape that influenced their approach to songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boris· Corrosion of Conformity· Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Year 6:06
- 2 Supagorgonizer 3:59
- 3 Boss Keloid 5:23
- 4 I.R.M.S. 6:29
- 5 House Anxiety 3:49
- 6 2 Golden Rules 4:34
- 7 9 Joint Spiritual Whip 19:58
- 12 [silence] 0:13
- 13 Feedback 13:15
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