heaviest grooves of all time

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1. bill withers, "world keeps going around" (2nd half when the bass starts vamping, live at carnegie hall version)
2. zz top, "nasty dogs and funky kings" (outro)

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 05:58 (fifteen years ago)

3. black sabbath, all

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 05:59 (fifteen years ago)

4. biggie, "who shot ya"

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:00 (fifteen years ago)

5. rainbow, "stargazer"? yeah, sure, why not?

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:03 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SedQcg-65a8

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:04 (fifteen years ago)

6. no trend, "reality breakdown"

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:07 (fifteen years ago)

7. charles mingus - wednesday night prayer meeting (antibes 60)

a dimension that can only be accessed through self-immolation (contenderizer), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:07 (fifteen years ago)

8. ugk, "diamonds and wood"

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:09 (fifteen years ago)

9. magma, "hhai" (live hhai)

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:15 (fifteen years ago)

bedtime for me. gonna check out that mingus album. keep groovin.

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:16 (fifteen years ago)

holy fuck, "Stargazer" is amazing! i'm ashamed to admit I only own the first Rainbow album. God, Blackmore was such a riffmaster, was he just asleep on the 'Stormbringer' LP? must have been, obviously rejuvenated later on by the partnership of Dio..

anyway, fantastic stuff... I obviously need to fill in my Rainbow gap (I say "gap" because I actually own a copy of 'Straight Between the Eyes' -- all-time classic for the completely essential track "Power"!!!)

Stormy Davis, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:16 (fifteen years ago)

yeah, dio truly is the perfect complement to a heavy riff. and definitely check out rising - it's great!

one more:

10. autechre, "arch carrier"

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 06:29 (fifteen years ago)

Led Zeppelin - Immigrant song.

the one heavy groove to rule them all.

my opinionation (Hamildan), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 08:50 (fifteen years ago)

good call. but can there really be a heavier groove than...

12. led zep, "when the leveee breaks"?

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 14:48 (fifteen years ago)

roc & presta - "& we do it like this"
roc & presta - "do what you feel"

Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:03 (fifteen years ago)

Soundgarden - "4th of July"

So heavy it's subterranean.

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:26 (fifteen years ago)

though i guess some would say it ain't all that groove-y.

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:27 (fifteen years ago)

though I would disagree

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:27 (fifteen years ago)

good call. but can there really be a heavier groove than...

12. led zep, "when the leveee breaks"?

― ' ( *_*) ERROR HANDLING (^_^ ) (Alan N), Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:48 AM (42 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

Yes, Black Sabbath's "Into the Void". I agree with the Fourth of July call.

Bill Magill, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:38 (fifteen years ago)

melvins - AMAZON

m the g, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:42 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdM9M5s46Gk&feature=related

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:44 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy-KR4jg5v4&feature=PlayList&p=26EC6F88E099FC82&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=12

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 15:47 (fifteen years ago)

jon spencer blues explosion - "greyhound"

Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:23 (fifteen years ago)

sub dub - "dancehall malfunction"

Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:26 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk_hjsPE6T0&feature=related

To save you the time, imagine a lol gruntruck post immediately after this one.

my opinionation (Hamildan), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:27 (fifteen years ago)

shit that rainbow track is epic!

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:34 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A8ElXa8OQE

"seven churches is fucking amazing." (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:35 (fifteen years ago)

anyway, let's get some meshuggah up in this bitch...hmm, which one(s)...

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:36 (fifteen years ago)

"Bleed" is both pretty heavy and pretty groove-y.

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:38 (fifteen years ago)

that one did spring to mind, but there are others, 'pravus' on the same album for instance is crushing

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:40 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oW-d71G78M

black lightning light (herb albert), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:41 (fifteen years ago)

can - halleluhwah

goole, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:41 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MII3ns2KTBc

aaaaaand lock thread.

my opinionation (Hamildan), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:41 (fifteen years ago)

yeah the last two tracks of 'obzen', hence 'pravus' and 'dancers to a discordant system' feature some mighty mighty grooves indeed

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:48 (fifteen years ago)

ugh i hate meshuggah so much

.81818181818181818181818181 changed everything (jjjusten), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:49 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJYCTXCJ-A

black lightning light (herb albert), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:50 (fifteen years ago)

Lots of Gojira tracks could qualify.

o. nate, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:50 (fifteen years ago)

btw, as geetar store guy who has to deal with dudes talking about this pretty much all day long, thank you all for leaving pantera "walk" out of this so far (unless its in one of those youtubes up there, in which case yer a jerk)

.81818181818181818181818181 changed everything (jjjusten), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:51 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qh81yVNafw

goole, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:56 (fifteen years ago)

Actually, maybe 'Bleed' IS heavier. Sorry JJ, one cannot help what one likes. Perhaps I can atone! If I nominate the last 2 minutes of 'Desert Search for Techno Allah' will you be placated?

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:58 (fifteen years ago)

something by Neurosis, maybe 'Aeon' (3/4 of way through), maybe 'Purify' (1/3 of way through), maybe even 'Locust Star' (last minute)

like having an eternal kazoo in your underwear (acoleuthic), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:01 (fifteen years ago)

first that springs to mind not yet mentioned

Bug/Warrior Queen, "Poison Dart"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aW7NFSGklM

bendy, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:02 (fifteen years ago)

Gary Numan- 'M.E.' off The Pleasure Principle

Thulsa Doob (Jon Lewis), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:14 (fifteen years ago)

OTM Nate; trying to find the definitive Gojira example

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:25 (fifteen years ago)

The Bug's a good one.

Let's have a bit of DnB:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esKoM_K2UwA

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:41 (fifteen years ago)

you know, I think this is my final answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXO9zg5CjB4

hands off the brainbox you'll break it (penpen), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:43 (fifteen years ago)

tho the vox can grate, meshuggah are one of my all time faves due to their unwavering commitment to the heavy groove.

original bgm, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:45 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Fv5gJJAqo

richie aprile (rockapads), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:47 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0V20nYE2v8

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:48 (fifteen years ago)

Summertime Blues-Blue Cheer

Pinto Basin, Wednesday, 16 December 2009 18:26 (fifteen years ago)

uniao black - "been so long"

Tracer Hand, Thursday, 17 December 2009 09:19 (fifteen years ago)

yeah i know nobody's gonna listen to this, but

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzJ5YODpIzA

super rare psych heavy groove thing.

"seven churches is fucking amazing." (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 17 December 2009 09:23 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9MTscBEb3g

"seven churches is fucking amazing." (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 17 December 2009 09:27 (fifteen years ago)

sick song but "moustache in your face" is such a weird thing to say

original bgm, Thursday, 17 December 2009 14:48 (fifteen years ago)

How about Funkadelic-"Super Stupid"

Bill Magill, Thursday, 17 December 2009 14:49 (fifteen years ago)

or United Soul & Funkadelic - Rat Kissed the Cat

"seven churches is fucking amazing." (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 17 December 2009 15:28 (fifteen years ago)

that 3x riff in the last 10 seconds of Bad Brains Don't Bother Me

one less bastard (gnarly sceptre), Thursday, 17 December 2009 15:39 (fifteen years ago)

nine inch nails, "reptile"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSgkgyvc3s

2pac, "ambitionz az a ridah" (best snare sound ever?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea2JCIsv3iU

original bgm, Thursday, 17 December 2009 17:20 (fifteen years ago)

man, haven't listened to "return trip" for a couple years. it crushes.

original bgm, Thursday, 17 December 2009 17:24 (fifteen years ago)

stuff not on youtube

james brown - "ain't it funky now" from love power peace

toadliquor - "gnaw"

drunks with guns - "zombie"

鬼の手 (Edward III), Thursday, 17 December 2009 19:35 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXfA-rRWAMQ

鬼の手 (Edward III), Thursday, 17 December 2009 19:35 (fifteen years ago)

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a couple people have mentioned gojira but didn't pick any specific song, so i took that liberty...

from mars to sirius and the way of all flesh have some pretty heavy riffs throughout so it's hard to pinpoint.

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surprised no one mentioned shrinebuilder, though a few "parent" bands have been included, (the melvins, neurosis)
there's a recurring riff in this song that starts at the 3 minute mark that's soul-crushing, if you ask me.

faerienchanting, Thursday, 17 December 2009 19:41 (fifteen years ago)

okay, fail.
let's try that again. how do you delete posts?

faerienchanting, Thursday, 17 December 2009 19:43 (fifteen years ago)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDBZtJIvK-U&feature=PlayList&p=95914B146CFC1D7D&index=9

a couple people have mentioned gojira but didn't pick any specific song, so i took that liberty...

from mars to sirius and the way of all flesh have some pretty heavy riffs throughout so it's hard to pinpoint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL4BkunJqes
surprised no one mentioned shrinebuilder, though a few "parent" bands have been included, (the melvins, neurosis)
there's a recurring riff in this song that starts at the 3 minute mark that's soul-crushing, if you ask me.

faerienchanting, Thursday, 17 December 2009 19:44 (fifteen years ago)

i want a compilation of this thread :P

meisenfek, Thursday, 17 December 2009 21:18 (fifteen years ago)

> yeah i know nobody's gonna listen to this, but

rong & Electric Wizard is whoa

meisenfek, Thursday, 17 December 2009 21:21 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiMBHDEdDQk

the not as great, lesser known gatsby (CaptainLorax), Thursday, 17 December 2009 23:28 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAjoRFsU37w

LilDeejTheTasteGod (surfboard dudes get wiped out, totally), Thursday, 17 December 2009 23:33 (fifteen years ago)

hell yes

oh (skeletor), Friday, 18 December 2009 00:36 (fifteen years ago)

"How about Funkadelic-"Super Stupid"

Bill Magill OTM

Nate Carson, Friday, 18 December 2009 01:00 (fifteen years ago)

xxpost niiiice

original bgm, Friday, 18 December 2009 15:01 (fifteen years ago)

kind of obsessed with "return trip" now. this may be the winner...

original bgm, Saturday, 19 December 2009 21:41 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfrfvVTMY9U

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Sunday, 20 December 2009 13:57 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN3CKWOjJIA

The bass starts to peak at 2.45.

Communi-Bear Silo State (chap), Sunday, 20 December 2009 14:00 (fifteen years ago)

"scarecrow" is a longtime fave. love it.

original bgm, Monday, 21 December 2009 01:25 (fifteen years ago)

Sugarloaf "Hot Water" from their second album

anything from James Gang Rides Again

Sock Puppet Pizza Delivers To The Forest (Sock Puppet Queso Con Concentrate), Monday, 21 December 2009 05:27 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A_tSyJBsRQ

tiger's wood (latebloomer), Monday, 21 December 2009 05:35 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRLe2pvuLdI

Forward to 7:50 and let it go

Sock Puppet Pizza Delivers To The Forest (Sock Puppet Queso Con Concentrate), Monday, 21 December 2009 05:40 (fifteen years ago)

'midnight moses' - the sensational alex harvey band

cb, Monday, 21 December 2009 09:36 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_daV5HZSGUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wACMYAIXa1k

ABSOLUTELY NO SCRUBS WHATSOEVER, Monday, 21 December 2009 13:58 (fifteen years ago)

two weeks pass...

corrosion of conformity, "goodbye windows"
high on fire, "to cross the bridge"
melvins, "NIGHT GOAT"
black sabbath, "under the sun/every day comes and goes"
acid king, "sunshine and sorrow"

NU SHOOZ! (Drugs A. Money), Monday, 4 January 2010 18:34 (fifteen years ago)

At this moment I'm thinking the first song on Melvins Stag.

Also a couple tunes from Neurosis Times of Grace, and the first Goatsnake LP has some killer grooves too.

Nate Carson, Monday, 4 January 2010 21:32 (fifteen years ago)

No mention of the Swans?!

Cosmic Ugg (S-), Tuesday, 5 January 2010 02:26 (fifteen years ago)

No Hendrix till now? Voodoo Child (Slight Return).
Also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2IZ2qI3ahg

Robert Necrofrost, Tuesday, 5 January 2010 03:29 (fifteen years ago)

I love swans w/ all my heart but I've never thought "wow, these guys are really groovin' here"

鬼の手 (Edward III), Tuesday, 5 January 2010 03:49 (fifteen years ago)

For me, so far, it's Nazareth, Scientist, and all the Electric Wizard and Sabbath tracks. There is also the Kraftwerk rarity, "Heavy Metal Kids", which is in the vein as the above-linked Kraftwerk and is heavier than your girlfriend. It's here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8-TlQBcBA

Chelvis, Tuesday, 5 January 2010 04:07 (fifteen years ago)

I love swans w/ all my heart but I've never thought "wow, these guys are really groovin' here"

actual lol at this.

original bgm, Tuesday, 5 January 2010 05:09 (fifteen years ago)

please excuse my fucking lame attempt at being witty, I wrote that minutes after waking up. And then the sad thing about the internet is that, in the year 2035, I can revisit this thread and wince all over again.

Chelvis, Friday, 8 January 2010 07:29 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwmUOJR-GwA

鬼の手 (Edward III), Friday, 8 January 2010 15:12 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-iE55luZ8

original bgm, Thursday, 14 January 2010 23:31 (fifteen years ago)

nine months pass...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJlAop6SyLI

meisenfek, Saturday, 30 October 2010 02:13 (fourteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw92UtFfDhc

meisenfek, Saturday, 30 October 2010 02:19 (fourteen years ago)

okay so maybe swans were groovin' on this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5cvOcr_Sc

mr. mandelbrot flythrough vertigo, esq. (Edward III), Saturday, 30 October 2010 05:02 (fourteen years ago)

Aaaaallllmost posted "MBV Arkestra" but instead:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ROepOxoGw

Shallots Are As Good As Joyce Brothers (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 30 October 2010 05:25 (fourteen years ago)

kiss - "god of thunder" (esp as loved up by the melvins)
melvins - "hung bunny"
acid king - "carve the 5"
high on fire - "thrall of canaan"
deep purple - "space truckin"

naked human hands and a foam rubber head (contenderizer), Saturday, 30 October 2010 05:39 (fourteen years ago)

big ups to whoever mentioned "thumb" - kyuss and "funeralopolis" - ewiz. fuck yes. kinda shit that makes me wanna crash my car.

naked human hands and a foam rubber head (contenderizer), Saturday, 30 October 2010 05:43 (fourteen years ago)

The first 5 minutes or so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drzzGClaEKU&fmt=18

Chelvis, Tuesday, 9 November 2010 18:52 (fourteen years ago)

Visage - Frequency 7

Volker Veldeke, Tuesday, 9 November 2010 19:13 (fourteen years ago)

xpost

so i dunno if that's a groove so much as a RIFF, but it's fucking tremendous, all the way through. one of the coolest things i've heard all year. just ordered their LP on the basis. shit cat

naked human hands and a foam rubber head (contenderizer), Tuesday, 9 November 2010 19:44 (fourteen years ago)

three weeks pass...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYFkcquDOXE

meisenfek, Sunday, 5 December 2010 19:39 (fourteen years ago)


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