Static Tensions

by Kylesa

Static Tensions cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 March 2009
  • Label: Prosthetic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:39
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 11 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Kylesa breaks out of the sludge metal underground with this psychedelic, dual-drummer masterpiece. 'Static Tensions' is heavy yet catchy, blending crushing riffs with spacey effects and shouting vocals. It is a driving, rhythmic album that pushed the boundaries of the genre.

Genres

Descriptors: sludge, loud, punishing, abrasive, riff-heavy

Tracklist

  1. Scapegoat (03:25)
  2. Insomnia For Months (02:04)
  3. Said And Done (04:09)
  4. Unknown Awareness (04:22)
  5. Running Red (05:46)
  6. Nature's Predators (04:09)
  7. Almost Lost (03:18)
  8. Only One (05:20)
  9. Perception (03:43)
  10. To Walk Alone (04:23)

Credits

  • John Dyer Baizley - artwork, layout
  • Javier Villegas - bass
  • Eric Hernandez - drums
  • Carl McGinley - drums, piano
  • Phillip Cope - engineer [assistant]
  • Zac Thomas - engineer [assistant]
  • Jay Matheson - engineer [head]
  • Steve Slavich - engineer [head]
  • Laura Pleasants - guitar, vocals
  • Dave Harris - mastered by

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