Yellow & Green
Baroness · 2012
75 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal
A vibrant fusion of progressive and sludge metal, enveloped in melodic undertones and atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take My Bones Away — This track exemplifies the album's blend of heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, encapsulating Baroness's signature balance of aggression and melody.
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March to the Sea — Featuring an infectious chorus and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song showcases Baroness's ability to create anthemic rock moments within their heavier framework.
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Eula — An emotionally charged centerpiece, Eula combines haunting melodies with intricate instrumentation, marking a high point in the band's artistic expression on this album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances melodic accessibility with heavier themes, showcasing a thoughtful evolution in Baroness's sound.
What we noticed
- The album features two distinct halves, with the first half focusing on more melodic and accessible tracks, while the second half delves into heavier and darker themes.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes, such as 'Yellow Theme' and 'Green Theme', which serve as transitions between the more structured songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and intensity
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2012, Baroness released Yellow & Green as their third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Blue Record. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more melodic and accessible approach while still retaining their heavy roots. It came after a period of lineup changes and was pivotal as it solidified their place within the progressive metal scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Yellow Theme 1:44
- 2 Take My Bones Away 4:59
- 3 March to the Sea 3:11
- 4 Little Things 5:03
- 5 Twinkler 3:17
- 6 Cocainium 5:09
- 7 Back Where I Belong 6:16
- 8 Sea Lungs 3:21
- 9 Eula 6:48
Disc 2
- 1 Green Theme 4:22
- 2 Board Up the House 4:33
- 3 Mtns. (The Crown & Anchor) 4:17
- 4 Foolsong 2:58
- 5 Collapse 3:52
- 6 Psalms Alive 4:09
- 7 Stretchmarker 3:23
- 8 The Line Between 5:02
- 9 If I Forget Thee, Lowcountry 2:42
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