To Walk a Middle Course
Kylesa · 2005
40 min · 10 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal
A chaotic blend of sludge and stoner metal that fuses heavy riffs with introspective melodies.
To Walk a Middle Course is an album by Kylesa, released in 2005. A chaotic blend of sludge and stoner metal that fuses heavy riffs with introspective melodies. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to sludge metal, helping to pave the way for Kylesa's later works. It was noted for its rich layering and sonic depth, contributing to the band's growing influence in the underground music scene and charting well within niche genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does To Walk a Middle Course sound like?
A chaotic blend of sludge and stoner metal that fuses heavy riffs with introspective melodies. Rooted in sludge metal and stoner metal.
What makes To Walk a Middle Course by Kylesa notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to sludge metal, helping to pave the way for Kylesa's later works. It was noted for its rich layering and sonic depth, contributing to the band's growing influence in the underground music scene and charting well within niche genres. Released on March 22, 2005, 'To Walk a Middle Course' was Kylesa's second album, following their debut 'Bone by Bone' in 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound within the burgeoning sludge metal scene, marking a transitional phase as they began to gain wider recognition.
How many songs are on To Walk a Middle Course?
To Walk a Middle Course has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 In Memory Standout 4:29
- 2 Fractured Standout 2:43
- 3 Train of Thought 3:29
- 4 Motion and Presence 4:26
- 5 Welcome Mat to an Abandoned Life 3:38
- 6 Bottom Line 2:48
- 7 Eyes Closed From Birth 3:56
- 8 Shatter the Clock Standout 4:46
- 9 Phantoms 6:15
- 10 Crashing Slow 3:35
Release Date
March 22, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 9 sec
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