Supercoven
Electric Wizard · 1998
50 min · 4 tracks · doom metal
A crushing blend of heavy riffs and haunting atmospheres envelops listeners in a psychedelic doom metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supercoven — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its sprawling length and hypnotic riffs, creating an immersive sonic journey that defines Electric Wizard's sound.
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Burnout — With its relentless pace and heavy distortion, this track exemplifies the band's signature stoner metal vibe while addressing themes of despair and addiction.
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Wizards of Gore — A tribute to horror films, this track merges chilling lyrics with crushing instrumentals, showcasing the band’s ability to weave narrative elements into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines heavy riffs and atmospheric elements effectively, though its cohesion is affected by the live track's presence.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Supercoven', features a slow build-up with layered guitar riffs that create a dense atmosphere before transitioning into a heavy, distorted groove.
- Each of the first three tracks maintains a consistent tempo, with extended instrumental sections that emphasize the heaviness and psychedelic elements of the sound.
- The live track at the end contrasts sharply with the studio recordings, featuring rawer production and a more spontaneous performance style.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Supercoven 13:13
- 2 Burnout 18:38
- 3 Wizards of Gore 9:02
- 4 Electric Wizard (live) 9:53
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