The best Crowbar albums

12 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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Crowbar

  1. 1
    Odd Fellows Rest

    Odd Fellows Rest

    1998

    Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of despair and intensity.

  2. 2
    Obedience thru Suffering

    Obedience thru Suffering

    1991

    A heavy, crushing exploration of despair layered with haunting melodies and guttural vocals.

  3. 3
    Sever the Wicked Hand

    Sever the Wicked Hand

    2011

    Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of despair and cathartic release.

  4. 4
    Symmetry in Black

    Symmetry in Black

    2014

    Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with guttural vocals, creating an atmosphere of despair and introspection characteristic of sludge metal.

  5. 5
    Equilibrium

    Equilibrium

    2000

    A dense, punishing exploration of existential despair layered with haunting melodies and relentless, sludgy riffs.

  6. 6
    Time Heals Nothing

    Time Heals Nothing

    1995

    Heavy, distorted riffs blend with anguished vocals to create an oppressive atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of sludge metal.

  7. 7
    Crowbar

    Crowbar

    1993

    A heavy blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodies that perfectly encapsulates the essence of sludge metal.

  8. 8
    Broken Glass

    Broken Glass

    1996

    Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with anguished vocals, creating a suffocating atmosphere that defines the essence of sludge metal.

  9. 9
    Lifesblood for the Downtrodden

    Lifesblood for the Downtrodden

    2005

    A crushing blend of heavy riffs and bleak introspection that defines the essence of sludge metal.

  10. 10
    The Serpent Only Lies

    The Serpent Only Lies

    2016

    Heavy riffs and guttural vocals intertwine, creating a suffocating atmosphere that captures the essence of despair and resilience.

  11. 11
    Sonic Excess in its Purest Form

    Sonic Excess in its Purest Form

    2001

    A thunderous blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodies, encapsulating the anguish and weight of sludge metal's darkest corners.

  12. 12
    Zero and Below

    Zero and Below

    2022