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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic range with emotional depth
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • intricate soundscapes for focus
  • ideal for reflective listening
  • experimentation that rewards attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy songs
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
Mastodon· Opeth· Gojira

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 5:45
  • 6 Anchor’s Lament 1:39
  • 7 Throw Me an Anchor 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 6:16
  • 5 Assault on East Falls 2:19
  • 6 Pale Sun 4:14

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