Is Straight Outta Burbank... a good place to start with Stone Sour?

Yes, Straight Outta Burbank... is recommended as a starting point for new Stone Sour listeners. A raw and energetic collection of covers that blends hard rock grit with the emotional depth of alternative metal. Released in 2015, Straight Outta Burbank... is Stone Sour's first album of cover songs, following their critically acclaimed House of Gold & Bones series. This project represents a moment of artistic exploration for the band, allowing them to pay homage to influences that shaped their sound while stepping outside their original material.

Who is Straight Outta Burbank... for?

Straight Outta Burbank... works well if you're into short bursts of energetic anthems, climactic listening experience and invigorating covers with grit.

How many songs are on Straight Outta Burbank...?

Straight Outta Burbank... has 5 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Straight Outta Burbank...

Stone Sour · 2015

19 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and energetic collection of covers that blends hard rock grit with the emotional depth of alternative metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sailin' On Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Gimme Shelter — The band's rendition transforms this Rolling Stones classic into a hauntingly powerful anthem, showcasing Corey Taylor's vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Too Fast for Love — This cover pays tribute to Mötley Crüe while infusing it with Stone Sour's distinct sound, blending nostalgia with modern rock sensibilities.
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Seasons in the Abyss — By covering Slayer's iconic track, Stone Sour adds a personal touch that highlights their heavy roots, emphasizing both aggression and melody.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of energetic anthems
climactic listening experience
invigorating covers with grit
for quick adrenaline boosts

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek slow-paced reflective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — This EP features covers, showcasing a departure from original material.
Themes: Burbank nostalgia· rock tribute culture· heavy metal roots
Career context: Released in 2015, Straight Outta Burbank... is Stone Sour's first album of cover songs, following their critically acclaimed House of Gold & Bones series. This project represents a moment of artistic exploration for the band, allowing them to pay homage to influences that shaped their sound while stepping outside their original material.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Three Days Grace