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.
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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