Tiger Blood
The Quill · 2013
45 min · 10 tracks · stoner rock
A gritty fusion of heavy riffs and psychedelic melodies that evokes the vastness of the Swedish landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Freak Parade — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, encapsulating the album's vibrant spirit.
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Greed Machine — This track exemplifies the band's heavy riffing style paired with thought-provoking lyrics about consumerism and excess, making it a standout moment on the record.
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Storm Before the Calm — With its lengthy structure and dynamic shifts, this closing track showcases the band's musical versatility and serves as an epic conclusion to the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs that establish a driving tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration of sound.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Storm Before the Calm', culminating in an expansive, layered finale.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- gritty riffs with expansive melodies
- late-night drives through vast landscapes
- surging energy for social gatherings
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- want concise, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 24, 2013, Tiger Blood is The Quill's fifth studio album, following their 2010 release, Full Circle. At this point in their career, the band solidified their signature stoner rock sound while also exploring more expansive and melodic elements.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Purgatory Hill
A shift in perspective occurs when the narrative voice addresses existential themes directly tied to personal struggles.
This moment deepens the emotional impact by moving from abstract reflections to a more intimate confrontation with inner demons.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freak Parade 4:36
- 2 Go Crazy 4:52
- 3 Death Vally 4:08
- 4 Getaway 5:01
- 5 Greed Machine 4:59
- 6 Purgatory Hill 4:35
- 7 Land of Gold and Honey 2:53
- 8 Darkest Moon 4:06
- 9 Sweet Rush 4:01
- 10 Storm Before the Calm 6:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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