Universe
Truckfighters · 2014
44 min · 7 tracks · stoner rock
Heavy riffs and hypnotic grooves intertwine with expansive soundscapes, creating a cosmic journey through stoner rock's vast universe.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mind Control — Opening the album with a powerful blend of hard-hitting riffs and rhythmic complexity, this track sets the stage for the sonic exploration that follows.
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Get Lifted — This track showcases the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with heavy instrumentation, creating an anthemic quality that resonates throughout the album.
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Mastodont — Clocking in at nearly 14 minutes, this epic instrumental piece exemplifies Truckfighters' prowess in building dynamic soundscapes that evolve and captivate over time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with progressive elements, maintaining a cohesive flow and distinct sound within stoner rock.
What we noticed
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the cosmic theme of the record.
- 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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8/10
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
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 21, 2014, Universe is Truckfighters' third studio album, following their acclaimed record, Mania. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound while also facing lineup changes, which influenced their evolving musical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kyuss· Fu Manchu· Queens of the Stone Age
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mind Control 3:57
- 2 The Chairman 7:54
- 3 Prophet 4:47
- 4 Get Lifted 7:54
- 5 Convention 1:40
- 6 Dream Sale 4:23
- 7 Mastodont 13:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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