Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Critic Score
Based on 16 reviews
2012 Ratings: #170 / 1118
User Score
Based on 56 ratings
2012 Rank: #162
Liked by 4 people
April 24, 2012 / Release Date
LP / Format
Volcom / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS

91
A.V. Club

Rather than merely aiming at populism, though, Brooks has set a new personal best for what he’s been doing for almost 20 years: turning pop anthems into earthmovers. 

80
Drowned in Sound

It’s not a monumental leap forward from the band’s previous work, but Harmonicraft displays the signs of consistent refinement and revels in that fact.

80
PopMatters

Many (most?) songs on Harmonicraft could fit comfortably into a more conventional arena setting than the ones from their murkier beginnings.

65
Pitchfork

Given all Harmonicraft's inherent turnaround, it's surprising to hear just how codified and predictable Torche sound at this point.

LZGray
60

While the idea of turning pop songs into heavy stoner bangers is interesting, I think the execution leaves a lot to be desired, not only feeling derivative of other heavy acts like Lightning Bolt but also feeling much more drab and inoffensive.

Jlepileo03
87

I love the sound of this album. The combinations of indie rock with noise are really satisfying.

nk21pro
83

I have been completely crazy about Torche lately.
In this gloomy, dim world it is SO inspiring to have an energetic original band push their own sound and celebrate life!
IMO Torche are a band that are far ahead of their time, pushing forward with dreamy shogaze elements, but doing so on the basis of heavy stoner metal riffs.
One might argue - "Harmonicraft" is the collective`s best work to date.

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Track List

  1. Letting Go 
  2. Kicking 
  3. Walk It Off 
  4. Reverse Inverted 
  5. In Pieces 
  6. Snakes Are Charmed 
  7. Sky Trials 
  8. Roaming 
  9. Skin Moth 
  10. Kiss Me Dudely 
  11. Solitary Traveler 
  12. Harmonicraft 
  13. Looking On

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Added on: April 23, 2012