Plastic Green Head
Trouble · 1995
51 min · 12 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and psychedelic melodies, merging doom metal with introspective lyrical explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plastic Green Head — The title track showcases the album's signature sound, blending heavy instrumentation with haunting vocals that encapsulate the overarching themes of disillusionment.
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Opium-Eater — This track features intricate guitar work and a slow, brooding tempo, highlighting the band’s ability to create atmospheric depth while maintaining heaviness.
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Tomorrow Never Knows — A cover of the Beatles classic, this rendition transforms the song into a dark and weighty experience, showcasing Trouble's unique interpretation and versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with melodic elements, creating a distinct sound within doom metal.
What we noticed
- The first track features a slow, heavy riff that sets a dark tone, while subsequent tracks introduce more varied tempos and melodic elements.
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a dense, immersive soundscape, particularly in 'Flowers' and 'Opium-Eater'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- hauntingly introspective atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Plastic Green Head was Trouble's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed 1992 release, Manic Frustration. At this point in their career, Trouble was solidifying their reputation within the doom metal scene while exploring more experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· My Dying Bride· Electric Wizard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plastic Green Head 3:35
- 2 The Eye 4:20
- 3 Flowers 4:20
- 4 Porpoise Song 4:42
- 5 Opium-Eater 4:25
- 6 Hear the Earth 3:59
- 7 Another Day 4:53
- 8 Requiem 4:54
- 9 Below Me 3:37
- 10 Long Shadows Fall 2:45
- 11 Tomorrow Never Knows 5:23
- 12 Till the End of Time 4:09
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