stonerocky

Stonerocky is a term used to describe a particular style of music that emerged in the early 1990s, often associated with the stoner rock genre. It is characterized by a heavy, down-tuned guitar sound, often featuring distorted riffs, prominent bass lines, and a deliberate, often sludgy tempo. The vocal style can vary, but frequently leans towards a more laid-back or even monotonous delivery, sometimes with psychedelic or bluesy influences.

The lyrical themes in stonerocky music commonly explore subjects such as science fiction, fantasy, mysticism, and the occult. There is also a frequent exploration of drug culture, particularly cannabis, which is a common association with the term "stoner." The overall atmosphere is often described as hazy, hypnotic, and trance-inducing.

While not a formally recognized subgenre with strict definitions, "stonerocky" serves as an informal descriptor for bands that embody the core elements of stoner rock with a particular emphasis on the laid-back, often riff-centric, and thematically consistent aspects of the sound. It is sometimes used interchangeably with stoner rock itself, or as a way to distinguish a more classic or pure iteration of the genre. The music often draws inspiration from 1970s hard rock and psychedelic rock bands.