Amerijuanican (2005) - Bongzilla

 

Released in 2005, Amerijuanican by Bongzilla is a stoner metal classic drenched in fuzz, sludge, and unapologetic worship of cannabis culture. The album is a hazy journey through slow, crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and a groove-heavy

atmosphere that encapsulates the genre’s essence. Bongzilla leans fully into their identity, combining Sabbath-inspired heaviness with doom-laden, weed-centric themes.

Tracklist:

  1. Amerijuanican – 7:16
  2. Kash Under Glass – 5:31
  3. Tri-Pack Master – 6:05
  4. Weedy Woman – 7:45
  5. Cutdown – 4:37
  6. Stonesphere – 6:39
  7. Champagne & Reefer (Muddy Waters cover) – 6:27

The title track, Amerijuanican, sets the tone with its thick, downtuned guitars and sluggish groove, embodying the quintessential stoner metal aesthetic. The hypnotic repetition of the riffs combined with the raw, guttural vocal delivery immerses the listener in a smoky, oppressive soundscape. The interplay of heavy distortion and subtle psychedelic undertones makes this track a standout opener.

Kash Under Glass and Tri-Pack Master continue the unrelenting sonic assault, with the latter featuring some of the album's grooviest riff work. These tracks highlight the band’s ability to balance weighty doom with a surprising sense of rhythm, making them as headbang-worthy as they are atmospheric.

Weedy Woman stands as a stoner metal anthem, combining a plodding tempo with riffs that feel as though they’re sinking into the ground. Its drawn-out, oppressive vibe is enhanced by the band's commitment to fuzz-heavy tones, making it a standout track for fans of the genre.

Cutdown provides a slight shift with its faster pacing, injecting a dose of sludge metal intensity into the album. It’s a welcome burst of energy that prevents the album from stagnating in its slower tempos.

Stonesphere is one of the most atmospheric tracks on the album. The band's use of feedback and spaced-out riffing gives the track a hypnotic quality, perfect for zoning out or sinking deeper into the stoner haze.

The closing track, Champagne & Reefer, is a fitting tribute to Muddy Waters, showcasing Bongzilla's ability to adapt a blues standard into their sludge-filled world. It’s groovy, heavy, and the perfect end to this cannabis-fueled journey.

Amerijuanican is a love letter to stoner metal fans, perfectly capturing the genre’s essence with its mix of crushing heaviness, slow-burning grooves, and cannabis worship. My personal favorites include Amerijuanican, Weedy Woman, and Stonesphere. The album's unapologetic dedication to its themes and its masterful execution of the stoner metal formula make it a standout release in the genre.

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