Harmonicraft is the third studio album by American rock band Torche. It was released in 2012 on Volcom Entertainment.[2] Harmonicraft was self-produced by Torche and mixed by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou.[3]

Harmonicraft
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)
RecordedPinecrust Studio (Miami, Florida)[1]
GenreStoner rock, stoner metal, alternative rock, sludge metal
Length38:43
LabelVolcom Entertainment
ProducerTorche
Torche chronology
Torche / Part Chimp
(2011)
Harmonicraft
(2012)
Restarter
(2015)

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [4]
AbsolutePunk.net(80%)[5]
BBC MusicPositive[6]
Pitchfork6.5[7]
Sputnikmusic     [8]

The album was listed 30th on Stereogum's list of top 50 albums of 2012.[9]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Letting Go"2:03
2."Kicking"2:35
3."Walk It Off"1:25
4."Reverse Inverted"3:50
5."In Pieces"3:09
6."Snakes Are Charmed"3:14
7."Sky Trials"1:18
8."Roaming"3:20
9."Skin Moth"3:18
10."Kiss Me Dudely"1:48
11."Solitary Traveler"2:48
12."Harmonicraft" (instrumental)3:15
13."Looking On"6:40

[10]

Personnel edit

Band members[1]
  • Steve Brooks – guitars and vocals
  • Andrew Elstner – guitars and vocals
  • Jonathan Nuñez – bass, guitar, synthesizer, production and recording
  • Rick Smith – drums
Other personnel[1]
  • Kurt Ballou – mixing
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Santos – album artwork

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Harmonicraft (Media notes). Torche. Volcom Entertainment. 2012. 2929.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ Yancey, Bryne (February 27, 2012). "Torche release 'Kicking' for free download". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Adams, Gregory (February 14, 2012). "Torche Announce 'Harmonicraft', Offer Up First Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  4. ^ Heaney, Gregory (April 23, 2012). "Harmonicraft - Torche". AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Torche - Harmonicraft - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  6. ^ Deller, Alex (May 8, 2012). "Review of Torche - Harmonicraft". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  7. ^ Currin, Grayson (April 23, 2012). "Torche: Harmonicraft". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  8. ^ "Torche - Harmonicaft (album review)". Sputnikmusic. April 18, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  9. ^ "Stereogum's Top 50 Albums of 2012". Stereogum. December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Harmonicraft – Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved March 24, 2012.