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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • themes of despair and redemption
  • in-order listening for cohesion
  • dynamic heavy riffs with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career 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
Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gone Sovereign 4:03
  • 2 Absolute Zero 3:49
  • 3 A Rumor of Skin 4:11
  • 4 The Travelers, Part 1 2:26
  • 5 Tired 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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