Call It Conspiracy

Call It Conspiracy is Dozer's third album, released 16 September 2003 on their managers label Molten Universe. The album was reissued on March 20, 2020 through the label Heavy Psych Sounds Records.[1] For this album they worked with Swedish producer Chips Kiesbye, famous for his work with bands such as the Hellacopters on their album High Visibility which was noted by the band as reason for wanting to work with him.[2] They released the 7" vinyl single Rising B/W the Wreck on November 24, 2003.[3] In support of the album they toured with Clutch and Spiritual Beggars on the European leg of their Monstergroove 2003 tour.[4]

Call It Conspiracy
Studio album by
Dozer
Released16 September 2003
Recorded
GenreStoner rock, stoner metal
Length53:52
Label
  • Molten Universe
  • Heavy Psych Sounds Records (2020 reissue)
ProducerChips Kiesbye
Dozer chronology
Madre de Dios
(2001)		 Call It Conspiracy
(2003)		 Through the Eyes of Heathens
(2005)
Singles from Call It Conspiracy
  1. "Rising B/W the Wreck"
    Released: 2003
Reissue cover
Heavy Psych Sounds 2020 reissue

Background

In addition to adding piano played by Chips Kiesbye and organist Stefan Boman the band decided to use less fuzz distortion and experiment with different songwriting techniques and guitar tones.[5] The result was noted in reviews of a more distinct heavy metal and punk rock style sound.[6][7] In a 2020 interview lead guitarist Tommi Holappa shared a technical aspect which changed the bands sound stating "we decided to tune up our guitars half a step to make everything sound a little bit clearer."[2] This made their previous compositional techniques of "slower moodier songs" and faster "punk" passages more pronounced by using the higher pitched guitar tuning range.[8]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dozer[5]

No.TitleLength
1."The Hills Have Eyes"4:04
2."Rising"3:38
3."Feelgood Formula"5:18
4."The Exit"2:10
5."Spirit Fury Fire"5:06
6."A Matter of Time"3:25
7."Man Made Mountain"4:50
8."Way to Redemption"4:24
9."Crimson Highway"3:01
10."Black Light Revolution"5:28
11."Glorified"3:46
12."Lightning Stalker"5:47
Total length:50:58

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Ever Metal9.5/10[6]
Hellride Music(Favourable) link[9]
Metal Temple8.5/10 [10]
Roadburn Reviews(Unfavourable) link[11]
Rock Hard9.5/10[12]
Visions9.5/10[7]

Reviews brought out a discernibly heavier sound which Ever Metal stated "This album is the heaviest, most “metal” work" of the band compared to the bands previous releases noting different styles incorporated in different tracks describing "The Hills Have Eyes" as "full throttle rock’n’roll" and "Man Made Mountain" being a "groove laden head-nodder".[6] Visions also noted “Rising” as a driving, punk rocker" with an emphasis on the vocal lines and lyrics.[7] Metal Temple made the observation that the song "The Exit" brings the punk power.[10]

Personnel

Dozer

  • Fredrik Nordin (vocals, rhythm guitar)[5]
  • Tommi Holappa (lead guitar)
  • Johan Rockner (bass)
  • Erik Bäckwall (drums)

Additional musicians

  • Chips Kiesbye (piano, percussion, noise)
  • Stefan Boman (organ)

Production

  • Dozer – Composer
  • Stefan Boman – Engineer, Mixing
  • Henrik Jonsson – Mastering
  • Martin Jonsson – Photography
  • Chips Kiesbye – Producer, Mixing
  • Henryk Lipp – Assistant Engineer
  • Martin Stangefelt – Cover Design

References
  1. Lawson, Dom (21 May 2020). "Reissues round up: Hellhammer, Witchery, Diamanda Galas and more". Loudersound ( Metal Hammer ). Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. Koczan, JJ (18 March 2020). "INTERVIEW & FULL ALBUM STREAM: Dozer, Call it Conspiracy (Reissue)". The Obelisk. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. "Rising B/W the Wreck". AllMusic. 24 November 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. "SPIRITU, DOZER Added To SPIRITUAL BEGGARS/CLUTCH Tour - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 25 February 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. "Call It Conspiracy - Dozer credits". All Music. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. Jones, Alun (18 May 2020). "Dozer – Re-issues". Ever Metal. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  7. Mickisch, Michael (10 March 2003). "Dozer: Call It Conspiracy (Review) - VISIONS.de". VISIONS.de. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  8. Sleazegrinder (2003). "Part 1: Weird Finnish love bites. On the road to ruin". Gigs From Hell (Paperback). GB: Critical Vision. p. 15. ISBN 1900486342. we decided to "punk" things up
  9. Barnes, Chris (29 December 2003). "Reviews Dozer - Call It Conspiracy (Molten Universe)". Hellride Music. Archived from the original on 29 December 2003. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  10. Bandolier, Dani (9 April 2020). "Dozer - Call it Conspiracy (Reissue)". Metal Temple. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  11. xander77 (7 June 2004). "DOZER - "CALL IT CONSPIRACY"". Roadburn. Archived from the original on 7 June 2004. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  12. Rensen, Michael (18 February 2003). "DOZER Call It Conspiracy review". Rock Hard. 190. Retrieved 18 September 2023.


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