Zoroaster
Acid King · 1995
41 min · 10 tracks · stoner rock
Heavy, distorted riffs meld with hypnotic rhythms, creating a trancelike atmosphere that defines stoner rock's essence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evil Satan — Opening the album with a slow build, this track encapsulates Acid King's signature blend of heaviness and atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of Zoroaster.
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Queen of Sickness — This song features an expansive instrumental section that highlights the band's ability to create tension and release, making it a standout moment on the record.
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If I Burn — With its catchy riffs and engaging rhythm, this track showcases the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks while maintaining their heavy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's heavy riffs and immersive sound create a strong identity within stoner rock.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy, distorted guitar riffs that dominate the mix, often accompanied by slow, hypnotic drumming.
- Tracks frequently utilize extended instrumental sections, allowing for a trancelike build-up and release of tension.
- Several songs incorporate feedback and reverb effects, enhancing the immersive quality of the sound.
- The running time of each track varies significantly, with some exceeding six minutes, contributing to an overall expansive feel.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Evil Satan 7:56
- 2 If I Burn 3:44
- 3 One Ninety-Six 4:23
- 4 Vertigate #1 3:48
- 5 Tank 3:53
- 6 Dry Run 4:16
- 7 Fruit Cup 2:00
- 8 Queen of Sickness 5:16
- 9 Reload 3:22
- 10 Vertigate #2 2:33
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