Gold & Grey
Baroness · 2019
60 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal · sludge metal · stoner metal
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive metal and sludge, intricately woven with emotional depth and sonic experimentation.
Why this album works
'Gold & Grey' was praised for its ambitious scope and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Borderlines'. The album solidified Baroness's position as innovators within the progressive metal scene, showcasing their ability to blend heavy music with melodic and atmospheric elements.
- Best for
- dynamic range with emotional depth wave-like pacing that captivates intricate soundscapes for focus
- Context
- Released in 2019, 'Gold & Grey' is Baroness's fifth studio album and marks a significant point following their critically acclaimed album 'Purple' from 2015. At this stage in their career, the band was embracing a broader palette of sounds that reflected their evolution after overcoming serious challenges, including a devastating bus accident in 2012.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Torche· Down· High on Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Front Toward Enemy 3:44
- 2 I’m Already Gone 3:50
- 3 Seasons 4:26
- 4 Sevens 2:05
- 5 Tourniquet Standout 5:45
- 6 Anchor’s Lament 1:39
- 7 Throw Me an Anchor Standout 4:00
- 8 I’d Do Anything 4:10
- 9 Blankets of Ash 1:04
- 10 Emmett-Radiating Light 4:12
- 11 Cold-Blooded Angels 5:38
Disc 2
- 1 Crooked Mile 0:41
- 2 Broken Halo 4:24
- 3 Can Oscura 2:01
- 4 Borderlines Standout 6:16
- 5 Assault on East Falls 2:19
- 6 Pale Sun 4:14
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