''Old Growth'' is the fifth album by the
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rock
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band
Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow is an American psychedelic rock band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1998 and currently composed of vocalist and guitarist Jason Simon, bassist Steve Kille, and drummer Mark Laughlin. The band have released seven studio albums, two liv ...
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It was released in 2008 by
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts.
History
Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City apart ...
on CD and LP.
Track listing
#"Ain't Got Nothing (To Go Wrong)" – 6:58
#"Between Me and the Ground" – 3:15
#"What Needs Must Be" – 4:20
#"Down Here" – 2:43
#"'Till Kingdom Come" – 4:05
#"I'm Gone" – 4:13
#"Seven Seers" – 4:20
#"The Great Deceiver" – 3:06
#"The Queen of All Returns" – 5:33
#"Keep on Walking" – 3:01
#"Hard People/Hard Times" – 4:22
#"Either Way" – 7:48
Critical reception
AllMusic gave a mixed reception, both positive and negative towards the major change in themes – with a blues-rock focus over a heavier metal nature. Along with this general change there was an experimental nature to individual songs, with acoustic songs alongside slow groove. The review summarised the album as "still good, but isn't stoner rock supposed to sound destructive?"
''Pitchforks review was also mixed and noted similar issues and positives.
References
2008 albums
Dead Meadow albums
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