I've been a fan of Baroness ever since they released their first two eps a couple years ago. Here we have their first full length, out on Relapse Records no less. Baroness hails from Georgia and play a melody infused bluesy and progressive metal somewhat like remission era Mastodon with a splash of twin guitar harmonies ala Thin Lizzy. I remember when The Dillinger Escape Plan hit it big and no one could pin down their style. They were compared to Today is The Day all the way to Metallica(!?!). That's because they defined a new genre. I believe Baroness is doing the same thing right now.
It's really hard to try to describe just what Baroness does since there's so much going on in each song. Each member of the band is given the chance to shine in each track without it sounding like a giant wankfest. Each song is built upon the unique writing style of the band which i can't entirely nail down. This is exactly why I love this band so much. Baroness along with bands like Mastodon, Sofa King Killer, Pelican, Isis, Soilent Green, High on Fire and many others are blazing new trails in metal that have become unclassifiable.
We are witnessing the dawn of a new wave of metal and Baroness is at the forefront. Make no mistake, they will rule and we'll all be hearing A Lot more about them in the future.
This record is truly amazing with its complex guitar structures, soaring/screaming vocals, impressive crazy drumming and needs to be in your collection now. Buy it sucker.
8/10
http://www.yourbaroness.com/
It's really hard to try to describe just what Baroness does since there's so much going on in each song. Each member of the band is given the chance to shine in each track without it sounding like a giant wankfest. Each song is built upon the unique writing style of the band which i can't entirely nail down. This is exactly why I love this band so much. Baroness along with bands like Mastodon, Sofa King Killer, Pelican, Isis, Soilent Green, High on Fire and many others are blazing new trails in metal that have become unclassifiable.
We are witnessing the dawn of a new wave of metal and Baroness is at the forefront. Make no mistake, they will rule and we'll all be hearing A Lot more about them in the future.
This record is truly amazing with its complex guitar structures, soaring/screaming vocals, impressive crazy drumming and needs to be in your collection now. Buy it sucker.
8/10
http://www.yourbaroness.com/
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