House of Gold & Bones Part 1
Stone Sour · 2012
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · alternative metal
A dynamic blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that explores themes of despair and redemption.
Why this album works
'House of Gold & Bones Part 1' debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart and received generally positive reviews from critics, highlighting its ambitious storytelling. The album's conceptual nature and exploration of personal struggles helped solidify Stone Sour's place in alternative metal and influenced subsequent projects within the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow themes of despair and redemption in-order listening for cohesion
- Context
- Released on October 22, 2012, 'House of Gold & Bones Part 1' is Stone Sour's fourth studio album and marks a key moment in their evolution as a band. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Audio Secrecy,' this release showcased a more conceptual approach, setting the stage for a two-part narrative exploring darker themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Moby· Green Day· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Neil Young· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gone Sovereign Standout 4:03
- 2 Absolute Zero Standout 3:49
- 3 A Rumor of Skin 4:11
- 4 The Travelers, Part 1 2:26
- 5 Tired Standout 4:11
- 6 RU486 4:22
- 7 My Name Is Allen 4:18
- 8 Taciturn 5:25
- 9 Influence of a Drowsy God 4:29
- 10 The Travelers, Part 2 3:01
- 11 Last of the Real 3:01
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