Crowbar
Sonic Excess in Its Purest Form


5.0
classic

Review

by ScotchBonnet CONTRIBUTOR (31 Reviews)
July 10th, 2021 | 20 replies


Release Date: 2001 | Tracklist

Review Summary: Absolute sludgefeast.

Released in 2001, “Sonic Excess in its Purest Form” is the seventh studio album by Louisiana based sludge metal legends Crowbar. Listeners are presented with the classic Crowbar formula - their trademark slow and brooding brand of sludge occasionally interspersed with short bursts of fierce aggression.

This appropriately named album blends elements of previous Crowbar releases into a neatly packaged 45 minutes of sonic bliss sure to appeal to any fan of sludge. It takes the violent aggression of 1996’s “Broken Glass” and fuses it with the sorrowful “Odd Fellows Rest” from 1998 resulting in an extremely refined product and a wonderfully satisfying listen. The production is excellent – crisp, clear and warm with a ludicrously heavy guitar tone, enveloping the listener in an exquisite blanket of beefy riffs that are deeper than the ocean and powerful enough to move mountains.

For me, no other metal artist comes close to matching Crowbar in terms of the deeply emotional delivery of their music. The centrepiece of this is Windstein’s earnestly anguished vocals as he rasps and growls emotively over thick waves of immensely immersive and hypnotic music from the rhythm section.

“Sonic Excess in its Purest Form” is a contender for my favourite Crowbar album along with the aforementioned big beasts “Broken Glass” and “Odd Fellows Rest” and is, without doubt, essential listening for fans of sludge metal. I reckon it’s also a great choice for an introduction to the band for those unfamiliar with their work. Lastly, I’d recommend whacking the volume up full as you can. It will enhance the experience.

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Robert Davis (4.5)
The best form of "sonic excess" there is....

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Comments:Add a Comment 
g40st
July 11th 2021


917 Comments


Never checked this, gonna check now.

Sharenge
July 11th 2021


5854 Comments


I'VE FELT THE PAIN OF A BRUTAL WAR

Azog
July 11th 2021


1070 Comments


Yet another band I totally forgot about. I remember their debut very well, liked it a lot.

Checking this one out, right now.

BitterJalapenoJr
Contributing Reviewer
July 11th 2021


1187 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I hope you enjoy folks!

Scoot
July 12th 2021


22883 Comments


one of the best metal albums of the 2000s

bigguytoo9
July 13th 2021


1443 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

TO BUILD A MOUNTAIN TAKES A LONG LONG TIME!!!!

naughtcturnal
July 13th 2021


2752 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

AHHH KNOW THE WAY YOU FEEEEYOLLLLLL

TheSonomaDude
July 13th 2021


9220 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Now THIS is a bump. Probably my favorite metal album of all time, and also one of the most underrated. Crobwar as a whole were criminally underrated; people will sing and dance about Down, Corrosion, or even Type O Negative a million times before even mentioning Crowbar.



Excellent review too man. Pos

BitterJalapenoJr
Contributing Reviewer
July 13th 2021


1187 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Thanks TheSonomaDude,



Crowbar are the best classic sludge band by a long shot in my book. Can't wait to see them next year supporting Sepultura (I'm going primarily for Crowbar).



Butkuiss
April 1st 2023


7898 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

THERE IS NO DOOR

NO SUNLIGHT COMING IN

pizzamachine
April 1st 2023


27749 Comments


Shit, I need my Vitamin D!!

Jurtz
September 30th 2023


3168 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Best Crowbar

JayEnder
October 4th 2023


21313 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This is too good

DarkSideOfLucca
October 4th 2023


18535 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

"Best Crowbar"



True



"This is too good"



True

jrlikestodance
December 29th 2023


2407 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Incredible band/record

Jurtz
December 31st 2023


3168 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Agreed

PurpleDino
March 30th 2024


3839 Comments


THESE THINGS MAKE YOU BECOME A MAN

Sharenge
June 11th 2024


5854 Comments


it's gonna give you nothing

evilford
June 11th 2024


67403 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Rocks

Jurtz
June 11th 2024


3168 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Yes sir



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