Tumuli Shroomaroom
Acrimony · 1997
65 min · 9 tracks · stoner rock
A dense tapestry of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, creating an immersive stoner rock experience that lingers in the mind.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hymns to the Stone — Opening with atmospheric depth, this track sets a haunting tone for the album, showcasing both heavy instrumentals and introspective lyrical themes.
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Motherslug (The Mother of All Slugs) — Clocking in at over eleven minutes, this track exemplifies Acrimony's ability to blend intricate dynamics with powerful riffs, creating a mesmerizing journey.
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Firedance — As the longest track on the album, it encapsulates the band's experimental spirit while juxtaposing heavy grooves with expansive soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, establishing a solid identity in the stoner rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual build-ups.
- Riffs are layered with effects, creating a dense soundscape that often shifts between heavy and ethereal sections.
- Vocal delivery is often harmonized, blending seamlessly with the instrumentation rather than standing out as a separate element.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hymns to the Stone 9:07
- 2 Million Year Summer 4:49
- 3 Turn the Page 1:45
- 4 Vŷ 5:59
- 5 Find the Path 4:07
- 6 The Bud Song 4:57
- 7 Motherslug (The Mother of All Slugs) 11:05
- 8 Heavy Feather 9:59
- 9 Firedance 13:17
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