What makes Stone Sour by Stone Sour notable?

'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. 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.

Who is Stone Sour for?

Stone Sour works well if you're into steady emotional intensity throughout, moments of cathartic release and deep introspection and vulnerability.

How many songs are on Stone Sour?

Stone Sour has 18 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional intensity throughout
moments of cathartic release
deep introspection and vulnerability
for late-night drives
engaging storytelling across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification
seek upbeat party energy

Where this album fits

Career 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: Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace