Stone Sour
Stone Sour · 2002
70 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · alternative metal
A raw blend of alternative metal and hard rock, woven with emotional vulnerability and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Stone Sour' received critical acclaim, reaching No. 46 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Get Inside'. The album's success helped solidify the alternative metal genre's prominence in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady emotional intensity throughout moments of cathartic release deep introspection and vulnerability
- Context
- Upon its release in 2002, 'Stone Sour' marked the band's debut album, showcasing lead vocalist Corey Taylor's shift from Slipknot's aggressive sound to a more melodic and personal approach. This transition helped establish Stone Sour as a distinct entity in the rock scene, laying the groundwork for their future successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Moby· Green Day· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Neil Young· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Inside Standout 3:13
- 2 Orchids 4:24
- 3 Cold Reader Standout 3:41
- 4 Blotter 4:02
- 5 Choose 4:17
- 6 Monolith 3:45
- 7 Inhale 4:25
- 8 Bother Standout 4:00
- 9 Blue Study 4:37
- 10 Take a Number 3:42
- 11 Idle Hands 3:56
- 12 Tumult 4:03
- 13 Omega 2:56
- 14 Rules of Evidence 3:44
- 15 The Wicked 4:55
- 16 Inside the Cynic 3:24
- 17 Kill Everybody 3:26
- 18 Road Hogs 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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