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Purple

Baroness · 2015

42 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · sludge metal · stoner metal

Heavy riffs and melodic undertones intertwine in a cathartic exploration of personal and existential themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady builds toward cathartic release
  • melodic undertones with heavy riffs
  • consistent progression through themes
  • reflective moments amidst driving energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 18, 2015, 'Purple' marked Baroness's fourth studio album and their first since a serious bus accident in 2012 that changed the band's dynamic. This album showcased a shift towards more accessible songwriting while maintaining their signature progressive metal sound, reflecting both resilience and evolution in their artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Mastodon· Opeth· Gojira

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Morningstar 4:16
  • 2 Shock Me 4:17
  • 3 Try to Disappear 4:52
  • 4 Kerosene 5:10
  • 5 Fugue 2:34
  • 6 Chlorine & Wine 6:49
  • 7 The Iron Bell 4:24
  • 8 Desperation Burns 4:14
  • 9 If I Have to Wake Up (Would You Stop the Rain?) 5:41
  • 10 Crossroads of Infinity 0:16

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