It’s a cliché because it’s true: the greatest records are timeless. Black Mountain’s self-titled debut is one of those records — a modern classic of heavy, cosmic rock that still feels fresh, vibrant, and utterly irresistible.

What began as Stephen McBean’s bedroom project soon evolved into a full band with Josh Wells, Amber Webber, and Jeremy Schmidt (whose keyboards became an integral part of the sound). Recorded at The Hive and the Rehearsal Room in Vancouver, the album merges dark, powerful blues with hypnotic jams, witty riffs, and a gracefully heavy pulse.

Upon release, Black Mountain quickly connected with the underground rock community, aligning with bands like Comets on Fire and Oneida, while drawing inspiration from the experimental worlds of Faust and Amon Düül. The band’s trajectory soon took them from North American clubs to touring with Coldplay, marking the beginning of a long and adventurous journey.

This new edition enriches the debut with bonus tracks from the Black Mountain Army archives, making it an essential release for both new listeners and long-time fans.

Cosmic, hard, subtle — and timeless. Black Mountain’s debut remains one of the great modern rock statements of the 2000s.

Tracklist:

1-1 Modern Music 2:45
1-2 Don’t Run Our Hearts Around 6:04
1-3 Druganaut 3:48
1-4 No Satisfaction 3:48
1-5 Set Us Free 6:46
1-6 No Hits 6:45
1-7 Heart Of Snow 8:00
1-8 Faulty Times 8:35

2-1 Druganaut (Extended Remix) 8:15
2-2 Buffalo Swan 9:08
2-3 Bicycle Man 3:21
2-4 Behind The Fall 3:01
2-5 Set Us Free (Demo) 5:56
2-6 Black Mountain (Demo) 3:27
2-7 No Satisfaction (UK Radio) 4:25
2-8 It Wasn’t Arson 4:42