Meanderthal

Shifting between dense, sludge-rock epics and upbeat, melodic moments that could fit into modern rock radio playlists, Miami stoner-rockers Torche spread their wings and explore new territory while still creating their heaviest music yet.

Discover Meanderthal by Torche released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

It's almost as interesting to dissect what TORCHE isn't, and why, as it is frustrating to try explain what the band is. They're not "post rock", because they write short and hooky songs, but they're not quite punk or metal either, because they manage to infuse two-and-a-half minute tracks with that...