After the end of the color-themed albums, it’s clear Baroness are trying to not repeat anything done before and Baroness succeeded. STONE is sludge metal at its core but there are spoken word segments and peaceful melodies that make the album as peaceful as it is heavy. Songs like “Last Word”, “Shine” and “Anodyne” show how the typical rock and metal format of writing are not needed. Instrumentally STONE is fantastic. It’s brimming with creativity and across 10 tracks you can hear the limitless potential. It’s hard to compare this to past Baroness albums because Baroness went out of their way to make something different for themselves, but it’s great. Stone is proof that Baroness knows how to steer their ship into uncharted waters and come out sounding great. 9/10
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Baroness is an American heavy metal band from Savannah, Georgia that has been active since 2003. Baroness play a mix of heavy metal styles, including sludge, progressive, and alternative. Stone is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Baroness. The album will be released on September 15, 2023, through the band’s independent label Abraxan Hymns and was self-produced by the band.
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Baroness STONE Album Review
