Yellow & Green
Baroness · 2012
75 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal · sludge metal · stoner metal
A rich tapestry of melodic metal, blending atmospheric textures with powerful riffs and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Yellow & Green' debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Baroness's growing prominence in the metal scene. The album received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious duality and emotional depth, solidifying the band's influence on progressive and sludge metal genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
- Context
- Released on July 17, 2012, 'Yellow & Green' is Baroness's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Blue Record' from 2009. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, moving towards more melodic and accessible songwriting while still rooted in their heavy metal roots. The change came after a near-fatal bus accident that influenced both the band's lyrical themes and musical direction.
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Yellow Theme 1:44
- 2 Take My Bones Away Standout 4:59
- 3 March to the Sea 3:11
- 4 Little Things Standout 5:03
- 5 Twinkler 3:17
- 6 Cocainium 5:09
- 7 Back Where I Belong 6:16
- 8 Sea Lungs 3:21
- 9 Eula Standout 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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