Black Out the Sun
Sevendust · 2013
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A raw blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones that captures Sevendust's signature sound.
Why this album works
'Black Out the Sun' debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Sevendust's position in the nu-metal scene. The album received positive reviews for its emotional depth and has been cited as influential among fans and critics alike, showcasing the band's evolution over two decades.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience raw emotional intensity throughout aggressive riffs with melodic undertones
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Black Out the Sun' marked Sevendust's seventh studio album during a period of renewed creativity. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Cold Day Memory' (2010), the band sought to explore deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their alternative metal roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Moby· Beck· Lana Del Rey· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Memory 1:24
- 2 Faithless Standout 4:10
- 3 Till Death 3:06
- 4 Mountain 3:08
- 5 Cold As War 4:03
- 6 Black Out the Sun Standout 3:27
- 7 Nobody Wants It 3:10
- 8 Dead Roses 3:01
- 9 Decay 3:25
- 10 Dark AM 3:28
- 11 Picture Perfect 3:47
- 12 Got a Feeling Standout 4:32
- 13 Murder Bar 3:42
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