What does Come What(ever) May sound like?

A dynamic blend of hard rock and melodic introspection, balancing raw energy with reflective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock. Start with "30/30‐150".

Is Come What(ever) May a good place to start with Stone Sour?

Yes, Come What(ever) May is recommended as a starting point for new Stone Sour listeners. A dynamic blend of hard rock and melodic introspection, balancing raw energy with reflective lyrics. Released on August 1, 2006, 'Come What(ever) May' is Stone Sour's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2002. This record solidified the band's presence in the alternative metal scene, showcasing a maturation in sound and lyrical content as they navigated the complexities of fame and personal struggle.

Who is Come What(ever) May for?

Come What(ever) May works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, pensive themes for quiet introspection and dynamic shifts between aggression and.

How many songs are on Come What(ever) May?

Come What(ever) May has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Come What(ever) May

Stone Sour · 2006

49 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A dynamic blend of hard rock and melodic introspection, balancing raw energy with reflective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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30/30‐150 Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Through Glass — This track encapsulates the album's themes of isolation and longing, featuring haunting melodies that contrast with the heavier elements present throughout the record.
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Come What(ever) May — The title track delivers an anthemic message about resilience and perseverance, representing the album's overarching narrative of facing adversity head-on.
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Hell & Consequences — With its intense instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, this track exemplifies Stone Sour's ability to blend aggression with emotional vulnerability.
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Made of Scars — This song showcases a more introspective side of the band, exploring themes of pain and healing through poignant lyrics and a powerful vocal delivery.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album balances heavy and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a fast tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, while the following tracks alternate between heavier and more melodic sections.
Several songs feature dynamic shifts in intensity, with verses that are quieter and more introspective leading into explosive choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
pensive themes for quiet introspection
dynamic shifts between aggression and
thoughtful lyrics for deep listening

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Stone Sour's presence in alternative metal and gained commercial success.
Themes: personal struggle· post-fame isolation· resilience in adversity
Career context: Released on August 1, 2006, 'Come What(ever) May' is Stone Sour's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2002. This record solidified the band's presence in the alternative metal scene, showcasing a maturation in sound and lyrical content as they navigated the complexities of fame and personal struggle.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace