Released 20 years ago
Pre-Electric Wizard 1989–1994
Electric Wizard · 2006
73 min · 11 tracks · doom metal
A dense tapestry of heavy riffs and occult themes intertwines with hypnotic rhythms, creating a mesmerizing stoner metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Magickal Childe — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting atmosphere and heavy riffs, encapsulating the band's early sound while introducing listeners to their thematic focus on mysticism.
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Electric Funeral — A cover of Black Sabbath's classic, this rendition showcases Electric Wizard's ability to reinterpret iconic material while infusing it with their unique heavy style.
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Lucifer's Children — This track exemplifies the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs and occult-themed lyrics, illustrating their mastery in creating an immersive sonic landscape.
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Chrono-Naut (Phase I - IV) — With its lengthy runtime and progressive structure, this epic piece demonstrates the band's experimental edge and ambition during their formative years.
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Dark Prayers — The closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes, leaving listeners with an unsettling yet captivating conclusion that lingers beyond its final notes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- immersive journeys into darkness
- heavy riffs that envelop you
- patiently unfolding, sprawling tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, energetic tracks
- seek bright, uplifting sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Pre-Electric Wizard 1989–1994 serves as a compilation of the band's early work, showcasing their evolution from underground doom metal pioneers to influential figures in the genre. At this point, Electric Wizard had already established a substantial following through their distinctive sound characterized by slow tempos and dark lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magickal Childe 6:02
- 2 Electric Funeral 4:29
- 3 Lucifer's Children 9:47
- 4 Chrono-Naut (Phase I - IV) 16:01
- 5 Swathed In Black 6:59
- 6 On Blackened Wings 8:46
- 7 Outro 1:22
- 8 Descent 3:48
- 9 Wings Over A Black Funeral 4:47
- 10 At The Cemetary Gates 6:05
- 11 Dark Prayers 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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