Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow
Down · 2002
66 min · 15 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal · Southern metal
Explosive Southern metal meets haunting melodies, creating a visceral and emotional soundscape steeped in despair and resilience.
Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow is an album by Down, released in 2002. Explosive Southern metal meets haunting melodies, creating a visceral and emotional soundscape steeped in despair and resilience. The album debuted at number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Down's growing popularity in the early 2000s metal landscape. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its mix of heaviness and melodic elements, further influencing the Southern metal genre and establishing a dedicated fan base. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow sound like?
Explosive Southern metal meets haunting melodies, creating a visceral and emotional soundscape steeped in despair and resilience. Rooted in sludge metal and stoner metal.
What makes Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow by Down notable?
The album debuted at number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Down's growing popularity in the early 2000s metal landscape. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its mix of heaviness and melodic elements, further influencing the Southern metal genre and establishing a dedicated fan base. Released on January 1, 2002, 'Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow' marked Down's sophomore album and followed their critically acclaimed debut, 'NOLA'. At this point, the band was solidifying their place within the sludge metal scene while grappling with lineup changes, including the return of bassist Rex Brown after his stint with Pantera, which brought fresh energy to their sound.
How many songs are on Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow?
Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lysergik Funeral Procession 3:10
- 2 There’s Something on My Side 5:21
- 3 The Man That Follows Hell 4:33
- 4 Stained Glass Cross 3:36
- 5 Ghosts Along the Mississippi Standout 5:06
- 6 Learn From This Mistake 7:14
- 7 Beautifully Depressed Standout 4:52
- 8 Where I’m Going 3:10
- 9 Doobinterlude 1:50
- 10 New Orleans Is a Dying Whore Standout 4:15
- 11 The Seed 4:21
- 12 Lies, I Don’t Know What They Say But… 6:21
- 13 Flambeaux’s Jamming With St. Aug 0:59
- 14 Dog Tired 3:21
- 15 Landing on the Mountains of Meggido 7:48
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 4 sec
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