This kicks ass real hard, and this is definitely unlike the harshness and abrasiveness of Songs for the Deaf. Like Clockwork is a deliberate, slow build-up of different musical textures, merging into this one solid stoner rock album experience. Every highs and lows of this record are so rewarding, and it didn't slack of creating something fresh and amusing to an otherwise linearly rock fashion without compromising the band's identity.
This record had the potential to fully mature on me over time and I'm in it!