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 listen to this
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive metal, sludge metal, stoner metal
- What next
- Purple — Continues the melodic metal exploration with fresh sonic elements.
Yellow & Green is an album by Baroness, released in 2012. A rich tapestry of melodic metal, blending atmospheric textures with powerful riffs and introspective lyrics. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yellow & Green sound like?
A rich tapestry of melodic metal, blending atmospheric textures with powerful riffs and introspective lyrics. Rooted in progressive metal and sludge metal.
What makes Yellow & Green by Baroness notable?
'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. 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.
Who is Yellow & Green for?
Yellow & Green works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and intensity.
How many songs are on Yellow & Green?
Yellow & Green has 18 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
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
Release Date
July 17, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
75 min 14 sec
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