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.
Why this album works
'Purple' debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, marking Baroness's highest chart position to date. The album received critical acclaim, with publications like Pitchfork praising its emotional depth and musical sophistication, thus solidifying Baroness's place within the modern metal landscape.
- Best for
- steady builds toward cathartic release melodic undertones with heavy riffs consistent progression through themes
- 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
- Torche· Down· High on Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Morningstar 4:16
- 2 Shock Me Standout 4:17
- 3 Try to Disappear 4:52
- 4 Kerosene Standout 5:10
- 5 Fugue 2:34
- 6 Chlorine & Wine Standout 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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