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Howls From the Hills
Dead Meadow →31,424 listeners274,577 plays
psychedelicpsychedelic rockrockstoner rock00s
about this album
Howls from the Hills is the second album of Washington, D.C. based band Dead Meadow. It was released on CD and LP by Tolotta Records in 2001 and re-released on CD by Xemu Records on 2007. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
This album rewards listeners willing to sit with its deliberately paced vision of heavy psychedelia. Dead Meadow constructs extended soundscapes that prioritize atmosphere over conventional song structure, creating an immersive experience that feels both meditative and unsettling. The band demonstrates genuine instrumental craftsmanship—layered guitars and sustained vocal passages work together to build emotional momentum rather than chase immediate impact. What distinguishes the record is its refusal to compromise artistic intention for accessibility; the material unfolds according to its own logic. For those interested in how American psychedelic rock evolved beyond its sixties origins, this album documents a distinct artistic voice worth exploring.
