BARONESS - Blue Record · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Blue Record'

Baroness delivered something truly special with "Blue Record", their sophomore full-length that showcases the band's incredible evolution from their earlier sludge-heavy roots into something more expansive and melodically rich. This Georgia quartet managed to craft an album that feels both crushing and beautiful, weaving together heavy riffs with moments of surprising delicacy and atmospheric depth. The songwriting here is absolutely stellar - tracks like "The Sweetest Curse" and "Jake Leg" demonstrate how the band can seamlessly blend their crushing low-end with soaring melodies that stick with you long after the album ends.

What makes "Blue Record" so compelling is how Baroness refuses to be pigeonholed into any single approach. The album flows like a journey, from the brief but impactful opener "Bullhead's Psalm" through the epic centerpiece "Swollen And Halo" to the haunting closer "Bullhead's Lament". The production captures every nuance of their sound, allowing the intricate guitar work and John Baizley's distinctive vocals to shine through the heavy foundation. This is progressive metal that actually progresses, taking risks and exploring new territories while never losing sight of what makes heavy music so powerful.

For fans of: Mastodon, Neurosis, High On Fire, and Torche

Track listing

1. Bullhead's Psalm
2. The Sweetest Curse
3. Jake Leg
4. Steel That Sleeps The Eye
5. Swollen And Halo
6. Ogeechee Hymnal
7. A Horse Called Golgotha
8. O'er Hell And Hide
9. War, Wisdom And Rhyme
10. Blackpowder Orchard
11. The Gnashing
12. Bullhead's Lament

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