The Indian Tower
by Pearls And Brass
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. Stefan
    Feb 13, 2006
    9
    This is a stellar album which clearly lacks the attention that it would get were we to live in the '70s. That is not to say that it is in anyway out-dated, but rather the various publications that hold clout over what is or is not "cool" have decreed that the riff-centric, blues-so-thick you could cut it with your chain-gang cuffs, aesthetic is passé. Which is a shame. These This is a stellar album which clearly lacks the attention that it would get were we to live in the '70s. That is not to say that it is in anyway out-dated, but rather the various publications that hold clout over what is or is not "cool" have decreed that the riff-centric, blues-so-thick you could cut it with your chain-gang cuffs, aesthetic is passé. Which is a shame. These boys would do Sir Lord Baltimore proud, though sharing as much of their sonic qualities with west-coast-er sounds, especially bringing to mind this poster's personal favorite Kyuss side, "Blues for The Red Sun." Generic stoner rock, this is not.… Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    70
    A deeply satisfying hard rock record.
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  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The music on The Indian Tower is relentless. [Mar 2006, p.130]
  3. Billboard
    70
    Fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, and to a degree Death From Above 1979, will probably be attracted to "The Indian Tower," but from the get go, there are noticeable differences that make the album a unique contribution.
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