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Blue Record

Baroness · 2009

44 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · sludge metal · stoner metal

A heavy and intricate blend of progressive metal and sludge, layered with melodic vocals and atmospheric depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2009, 'Blue Record' was Baroness's second full-length album, following their debut 'Red Album.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound and gaining recognition within the metal community for their unique fusion of genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Mastodon· Opeth· Gojira

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bullhead’s Psalm 1:20
  • 2 The Sweetest Curse 4:31
  • 3 Jake Leg 4:23
  • 4 Steel That Sleeps the Eye 2:38
  • 5 Swollen and Halo 6:35
  • 6 Ogeechee Hymnal 2:36
  • 7 A Horse Called Golgotha 5:21
  • 8 O’er Hell and Hide 4:22
  • 9 War, Wisdom and Rhyme 4:26
  • 10 Blackpowder Orchard 1:01
  • 11 The Gnashing 4:18
  • 12 Bullhead’s Lament 2:59

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