Simple Mind Condition
Trouble · 2007
46 min · 11 tracks · doom metal
Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of existential reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goin’ Home — This track opens the album with a powerful mix of emotive vocals and heavy instrumentation, setting the tone for the introspective journey ahead.
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Mindbender — The song features complex rhythms and intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's technical prowess while delving into themes of psychological turmoil.
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After the Rain — This track stands out for its melodic depth and lyrical vulnerability, capturing a moment of hope amidst despair, which resonates throughout the album.
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Simple Mind Condition — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's core themes and features a compelling chorus that invites listeners to reflect on their own struggles.
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The Beginning of Sorrows — Closing the album, this track offers a somber yet powerful conclusion with poignant lyrics that linger long after the music fades.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic doom with modern elements, showcasing strong composition but uneven execution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features heavier, more aggressive tracks, while the second half shifts to a more melodic and introspective tone.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that create a sense of tension and release, particularly in 'Mindbender' and 'After the Rain'.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- existential reflection on life
- brooding atmosphere for introspection
- haunting melodies for deep thought
- steady pacing with emotional weight
Maybe skip if you
- seeking uplifting, energetic vibes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of Simple Mind Condition in 2007, Trouble was navigating a resurgence after years of fluctuating popularity since their formation in the mid-1980s. This album followed their previous effort, The Distortion Field (1996), marking a significant return to form that re-established their presence in the doom metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· My Dying Bride· Electric Wizard
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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After the Rain
The song shifts from dark imagery to moments of light, emphasizing resilience through its vivid contrasts.
This structural choice creates a dynamic emotional arc within the song, juxtaposing despair with fleeting hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goin’ Home 4:01
- 2 Mindbender 3:49
- 3 Seven 4:57
- 4 Pictures of Life 3:53
- 5 After the Rain 5:30
- 6 Trouble Maker 4:07
- 7 Arthur Brown’s Whiskey Bar 4:23
- 8 Simple Mind Condition 3:41
- 9 Ride the Sky 2:46
- 10 If I Only Had a Reason 4:18
- 11 The Beginning of Sorrows 4:39
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