Shivering King and Others
Dead Meadow · 2003
62 min · 12 tracks · stoner rock
A swirling blend of heavy riffs and hypnotic grooves, seamlessly merging stoner rock with psychedelic elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love You Too — Opening with lush instrumentals and layered vocals, this track sets a mesmerizing tone for the album, encapsulating its ethereal quality.
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Everything's Going On — The lengthy composition allows for dynamic shifts in mood and tempo, showcasing the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes that draw listeners in.
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Me and the Devil Blues — This cover transforms traditional blues through Dead Meadow’s heavy lens, melding haunting lyrics with a powerful instrumental backdrop that highlights their unique interpretation.
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Shivering King — The title track epitomizes the album's essence with its driving rhythm and intricate guitar work, making it a standout moment that embodies the band's artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive soundscapes and layered instrumentation create a compelling stoner rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and explorations of sound.
- Guitar riffs are layered with effects, creating a dense atmosphere that shifts between heavy and ethereal moments throughout the record.
- Vocals often blend into the instrumentation, serving more as an additional texture rather than leading the musical narrative.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- dreamy soundscapes for contemplation
- patient unfolding with heavy riffs
- introspective moments of stillness
- immersive sonic exploration
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shivering King and Others' was released in June 2003, Dead Meadow had solidified their place in the stoner rock genre after the success of their self-titled debut album in 2000. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into heavier, psychedelic soundscapes, showcasing their growth as musicians while maintaining their distinctive style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Love You Too 7:16
- 2 Babbling Flower 4:48
- 3 Everything's Going On 7:05
- 4 The Whirlings 3:24
- 5 Wayfarers All 1:41
- 6 Good Moanin' 6:41
- 7 Golden Cloud 6:32
- 8 Me and the Devil Blues 3:37
- 9 Shivering King 5:59
- 10 She's Mine 1:18
- 11 Heaven 6:51
- 12 Raise the Sails 6:52
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