Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    By combining math-rock complexity with raw power, songs like "Tower" and "Black Rock Man" hypnotize as they pulverize. [27 Jan 2006, p.84]
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The music on The Indian Tower is relentless. [Mar 2006, p.130]
  3. Pearls and Brass have your ultimate Friday afternoon "just got paid today" soundtrack right here. Turn it up loud and enjoy.
  4. At their best... Pearls & Brass churn out hard-rocking sculptures of distorted sounds at buffeting volume, but with a meditative, trance-inducing core.
  5. A deeply satisfying hard rock record.
  6. Billboard
    70
    Fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, and to a degree Death From Above 1979, will probably be attracted to "The Indian Tower," but from the get go, there are noticeable differences that make the album a unique contribution.
  7. Mojo
    70
    Pure gonzo blues-rock boogie. [Mar 2006, p.94]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Stefan
    Feb 13, 2006
    9
    This is a stellar album which clearly lacks the attention that it would get were we to live in the '70s. That is not to say that it is This is a stellar album which clearly lacks the attention that it would get were we to live in the '70s. That is not to say that it is in anyway out-dated, but rather the various publications that hold clout over what is or is not "cool" have decreed that the riff-centric, blues-so-thick you could cut it with your chain-gang cuffs, aesthetic is passé. Which is a shame. These boys would do Sir Lord Baltimore proud, though sharing as much of their sonic qualities with west-coast-er sounds, especially bringing to mind this poster's personal favorite Kyuss side, "Blues for The Red Sun." Generic stoner rock, this is not. Full Review »