Harmonicraft

Harmonicraft is Torche in their most unfiltered form and the result is a collection of songs that prove that heavy music can be progressive without being predictable. From the relentless groove of "Roaming" to the melodic grandeur of "Kicking" and sinister syncopation of "In Pieces," Harmonicraft stretches toward the sonic stratosphere and illustrates that the band are growing tighter and more powerful with each passing release.

The Miami sludge-pop band's third album feels like an attempt to make a break with the past, but they might not be able to, at least not yet.

With Meanderthal, Torche’s sophomore full-length from 2008, the sludge-pop group suddenly found itself buried under a ton of accolades. So it did what any proper underground band would do: It dug deeper. Now, after four years of sporadic EPs and split releases (including one with the like-minded Boris), Torche is back…

Harmonicraft shows Torche at the height of all that they can continue to achieve: wielding their metal credentials within the realms of pure, vibrant rock melodies.

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Whether consciously or not, Torche have always been a group famed for realising a crazed, delicate balance between doom metal, grunge and power pop. Their sound is a culmination of the band's Sonic Youth influences and penchant for thick, textured guitars.

And that’s exactly what’s plaguing Miami, Florida rock quartet Torche on their latest album Harmonicraft.

Torche - Harmonicraft review: Torche expand their musical horizons crafting an album that's a real treat within the realm of stoner rock.