Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI
Down · 2010
101 min · 16 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal · Southern metal
A raw and heavy exploration of Southern metal's dark underbelly with haunting melodies and visceral riffs.
Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI is an album by Down, released in 2010. A raw and heavy exploration of Southern metal's dark underbelly with haunting melodies and visceral riffs. This live album received positive reviews for its authentic representation of Down's heavy sound and has been noted for revitalizing interest in the Southern metal scene. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's enduring popularity and influence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI sound like?
A raw and heavy exploration of Southern metal's dark underbelly with haunting melodies and visceral riffs. Rooted in sludge metal and stoner metal.
What makes Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI by Down notable?
This live album received positive reviews for its authentic representation of Down's heavy sound and has been noted for revitalizing interest in the Southern metal scene. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's enduring popularity and influence. Released on January 1, 2010, 'Diary of a Mad Band' is Down's first live album, marking a significant return after their 2007 EP 'Down IV Part I – The Purple EP'. This album captures the band's evolution in sound and showcases their established presence in the sludge metal genre following their earlier studio efforts.
How many songs are on Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI?
Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI has 16 tracks, running approximately 101 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Losing All 5:06
- 2 Lifer Standout 5:44
- 3 Lysergic Funeral Procession 2:53
- 4 Rehab 6:09
- 5 Temptation’s Wings 6:04
- 6 Ghosts Along the Mississippi Standout 7:06
- 7 Learn From This Mistake 8:22
- 8 Hail the Leaf 4:18
- 9 New Orleans is a Dying Whore 4:45
Disc 2
- 1 Lies, I Don’t Know What They Say But… 7:20
- 2 Underneath Everything 5:18
- 3 The Seed 4:26
- 4 Eyes of the South 7:35
- 5 Jail 6:33
- 6 Stone the Crow Standout 7:29
- 7 Bury Me in Smoke 11:56
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
101 min 4 sec
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