Meanwhile in Burbank...
Stone Sour · 2015
21 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A hard-hitting blend of classic rock covers infused with Stone Sour's signature emotional intensity and heavy instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Die Young Start here — This cover showcases Stone Sour's ability to transform a classic track into something fresh while retaining its raw energy, making it a standout opener.
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Creeping Death — The band infuses this Metallica classic with their own emotional depth, highlighting their range and respect for heavy metal history.
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Children of the Grave — This rendition brings a new intensity to Black Sabbath's original, emphasizing themes of social consciousness that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP effectively blends classic rock covers with modern metal but lacks significant originality.
What we noticed
- Each song maintains a high energy level, with heavy instrumentation and aggressive vocals that reflect the band's style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of high energy
- sing-along anthems with friends
- nostalgic nods to classics
- for a road trip
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid covers EP showcasing the band's roots but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- Burbank nostalgia· heavy metal homage· social consciousness in rock
- Career context
- Meanwhile in Burbank... marks Stone Sour's first release since their 2013 album House of Gold & Bones, showcasing a return to their roots through a collection of covers. By this point, the band had established themselves firmly in the rock scene, and this album allowed them to pay homage to influences while exploring the boundaries of their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Creeping Death
The chorus shifts to an anthemic chant draws listeners into a collective experience of urgency and defiance.
By transforming a singular narrative into a communal call-to-arms, this shift enhances the song's impact and invites audience participation.
Tracklist
- 1 We Die Young Start here 2:33
- 2 Heading Out to the Highway 3:48
- 3 Love Gun 3:31
- 4 Creeping Death 6:35
- 5 Children of the Grave 4:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Into the Wild Life
Halestorm
Shares a powerful hard rock energy and emotional intensity with strong lyrical themes of personal struggle.
Threat to Survival
Shinedown
Combines heavy instrumentation and anthemic choruses with social commentary reflective of modern struggles.
Walk the Sky
Alter Bridge
Merges rock influences with a contemporary hard rock sound, exploring themes of resilience and nostalgia.
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