Paralyzed | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 18, 2008 | |||
Genre | Doom metal, stoner metal | |||
Length | 37:40 | |||
Label | Tee Pee Records [1] | |||
Producer | Witch | |||
Witch chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Alternative Press | [3] |
Pitchfork | 4.9/10 [4] |
The Skinny | [5] |
Paralyzed is the second and most recent studio album by American doom metal band Witch, founded by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Like their debut, Black Sabbath influence is noted, along with Black Flag influence for this album. This album reflected a bit of a change in Witch's sound, with them drawing more on hardcore punk.
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Paralyzed. [6]
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