Sleep 'Sleep's Holy Mountain'

Sleep’s 'Sleep’s Holy Mountain' (1992) stands as a cornerstone of stoner rock, shaping the genre with its hypnotic grooves and Sabbath-worshipping riffs. Thick, fuzz-drenched guitar tones and slow, heavy rhythms define the album, channeling a hazy, trance-like atmosphere. Tracks like “Dragonaut” and “Holy Mountain” capture the essence of mind-expanding rock, blending crushing weight with an undeniable sense of groove.

Alongside Kyuss and Fu Manchu, 'Sleep’s Holy Mountain' helped solidify stoner rock’s identity, influencing countless bands in the decades since. Its raw, unfiltered approach embraces repetition and heaviness, creating an immersive experience that feels both meditative and crushing. The album remains a landmark in heavy music, revered for its purity of sound and devotion to the riff, cementing Sleep’s legacy as pioneers of the stoner rock movement.