Time Heals Nothing
Crowbar · 1995
37 min · 10 tracks · sludge metal
Heavy, distorted riffs blend with anguished vocals to create an oppressive atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of sludge metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time Heals Nothing — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and stagnation, featuring a haunting melody that contrasts with aggressive instrumentation.
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No More Can We Crawl — This track stands out with its relentless pace and powerful lyrics addressing themes of suffering and resilience, embodying Crowbar's signature style.
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Embracing Emptiness — With its slow, crushing riffs and introspective lyrics, this song captures the desolation that permeates the album, making it a poignant highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Crowbar's 'Time Heals Nothing' showcases heavy riffs and emotional depth, solidifying its place in sludge metal.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy, distorted guitar riffs that dominate the mix, often accompanied by slow, deliberate drumming.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, anguished style that complements the oppressive atmosphere created by the instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from slower, crushing sections to faster, more aggressive passages.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dense riffs for emotional release
- short tracks for quick impact
- cathartic exploration of despair
- heavy melodies for late-night introspection
- punishing soundscapes with haunting undertones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and light sounds
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Time Heals Nothing is Crowbar's fourth studio album, released in 1995 during a pivotal moment in their career. Following the critically acclaimed 'Broken Glass,' this album showcases a further evolution of their sound and solidifies their presence within the sludge metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Down· Eyehategod· Acid Bath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Only Factor 3:07
- 2 No More Can We Crawl 2:51
- 3 Time Heals Nothing 4:36
- 4 Leave It Behind 3:21
- 5 Through a Wall of Tears 6:00
- 6 Lack of Tolerance 3:09
- 7 Still I Reach 3:18
- 8 Embracing Emptiness 3:31
- 9 A Perpetual Need 3:59
- 10 Numb Sensitive 3:22
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