Wilderness Heart
Black Mountain · 2010
42 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A fusion of psychedelic textures and hard-hitting riffs creates an expansive soundscape that invites exploration and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old Fangs — This track balances catchy hooks with a driving rhythm, embodying the album's energetic spirit while exploring themes of nostalgia and yearning.
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Let Spirits Ride — The song showcases a hypnotic blend of progressive rock and folk influences, drawing listeners into its ethereal atmosphere and intricate instrumentation.
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Wilderness Heart — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its dynamic shifts and lush arrangements, reflecting both the band's heavy roots and melodic sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Wilderness Heart blends hard-hitting riffs with expansive textures, showcasing strong composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving rhythms and layered guitar work, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric and introspective soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration, particularly in 'Let Spirits Ride' and 'The Space of Your Mind'.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on 'Sadie', creating a sense of resolution after the varied sonic journey.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative afternoon reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Black Mountain's third studio album, Wilderness Heart arrived after the band's 2008 effort In the Future, which had solidified their reputation in the stoner rock scene. By this time, they were transitioning towards a more polished production style while retaining their signature blend of heavy instrumentation and melodic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Angels· Earthless· Wolfmother
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Hair Song 3:54
- 2 Old Fangs 4:01
- 3 Radiant Hearts 3:52
- 4 Rollercoaster 5:15
- 5 Let Spirits Ride 4:20
- 6 Buried by the Blues 4:02
- 7 The Way to Gone 4:03
- 8 Wilderness Heart 3:58
- 9 The Space of Your Mind 4:14
- 10 Sadie 5:10
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