Finally gave Torche a real listen

Audi0phile · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:50 am

Been streaming their new album all week: http://www.spin.com/articles/hear-torch ... own-new-lp

This album is to me what a wave-runner is to Tosh. Serious Upper for some fuzzy stoner stuff, can't help but smile and head bang.

GodShifter · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:04 am

I like em, too, but it's not cool to admit it (though I just did).

whoshotthefrog · **Joined:** Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:17 pm **Posts:** 2373

I'll admit that I'm a fan and i'm not ashamed of it either. Just wish my damn preorder will arrive already so I can listen to the new album.

heavythisaxe · **Joined:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:18 am **Posts:** 1931

Need to give the new one a spin...haven't cared much for their tunes since Montoya left...speaking of Montoya, his side project ain't bad.

http://stallone.bandcamp.com/

Adam · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:27 am

Checked the new one out yesterday....pretty decent, much bettter than their love songs ep.

doomborn · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:21 am **Posts:** 597

I like it...it's fun and easy to listen to...I give bands like Torche and ASG a spin every now and then, usually as background music...

Kelprunk · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:37 pm

Never mention Tosh and Torche in the same post again, you whore.

Audi0phile · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:15 pm

Kelprunk wrote:

Never mention Tosh and Torche in the same post again, you whore.

What if I compound them too Torsche? The transvestites Porche?

Mr Neutron · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:34 pm

The new one is ridiculously good. I think theyve perfected the sludge-pop thing.

Ryno · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:16 pm

The term "sludge-pop" should not exist for labeling music. Furthermore, bands should not be making music that conjures up terms like sludge-pop.

Bongzilla · **Joined:** Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:29 pm **Posts:** 1722

When did the Torche backlash begin, anyone got an exact time they ceased being cool ?

Ala · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:10 am

Good for you! Torche's really good. Love their Meanderthal-album. Looking forward to hearing the new stuff.

Leto II · **Joined:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:05 am **Posts:** 45

I feel like Torche is one of the best Stoner Rock bands in existence right now. They have their own sound and are very enjoyable. They have the right sense of melody in both the vocals and instruments and therefore are able to write the catchy songs and have their own sound. They have no stupid screamy vocals and they are awesome live too!

cyberspaceship · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:11 am

Bongzilla wrote:

When did the Torche backlash begin, anyone got an exact time they ceased being cool ?

I noticed it around the time that Meanderthal came out when people were freaking out about their lack of genre and sonic "friendliness". Definitely had some haters by late 2008 when Montoya left.

Dnice · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:58 am **Posts:** 449

whether you like the label or not, "Sludge Pop" is exactly what Torche does. The use heavy music to write pop melodies. When they do it right, it's very cool. Nothing wrong with a hook, even if it feels radio friendly at times.

DavidATX · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:53 am

I dig em. Have all of their releases. Yeah, there was a backlash in the works around Meanderthal. I am listening to the new one right now, first spin...still digesting it.

I would be cool with an album full of songs like:

The Last Word
Amnesian
Bring Me Home
Face The Wall

Oh shit!! "Reverse Inverted" just came on. Fuck yes! Loving it.

Mr Neutron · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:22 pm

DavidATX wrote:

I would be cool with an album full of songs like:

The Last Word
Amnesian
Bring Me Home
Face The Wall

Oh shit!! "Reverse Inverted" just came on. Fuck yes! Loving it.

The new album has a little more of that stuff to my ears. I'd be all over an album with the more atmospheric stuff. Hell, I think Bring Me Home is my favorite thing they've done.

I think i listened to Harmonicraft 6 times yesterday. It's just a great listen, some nifty little touches here and there... like the octaved "shred" solo in walk it off? hehehehe.

I foresee this album getting Torche a slot on a "big" tour, then the backlash will really begin. whatever, this is 40 minutes of fun. Gonna be a top album of the year for me for sure.

Severed Ed · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:01 am

I'm loving the album. And the title track, hoooo doggie, the title track.

Audi0phile · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:25 am

Kicking is definitely a highlight for me; it has this driving High on Fire-esque riff. In Pieces has a nice driving riff in it too, I've been on a mid-tempo plodder binge for a little while now.

Snakes are Charmed is the one that just gets me bobbin' n smiling, that initial lead tone is awesome with the underlying fuzzy roar of a bass (is that a 'ric?).

Title traffic is fuckin' killer. So is the outro; doooooom.

Overall lovin' the tones on this album, along with diversity of song and riff.

Mr Neutron · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:03 am

Audi0phile wrote:

Overall lovin' the tones on this album, along with diversity of song and riff.

kurt ballou did a good job.

Brave Sir Robin · **Joined:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:34 am **Posts:** 90

mark me in column for someone who doesn't care now that the juan is gone. songs for singles was boring. ain't gonna drop money on the new one until i hear the results up close and personal.

DustinAR · **Joined:** Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:54 pm **Posts:** 19

Torche rules and the new album does too.

Adam · **Posted:** Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:14 pm

This album shows that it the problem wasn't so much the departure of Juan as it was the departure of a 2nd guitarist. With a second stringer back in the mix Torche is back at full force.

Solid album.

H. H. Word · **Joined:** Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:48 pm **Posts:** 232

I saw Ricky's sweet punk band Post-Teens the other night playing with Young Widows. Both bands were kick ass.

GodShifter · **Posted:** Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:48 pm

Young Widows are a very good band. Agreed.

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