
Baroness: Blue Record (2009)
Baroness rightly became metal and indie darlings after their Relapse debut, and Blue Record, their 2009 follow-up earned even more accolades. So why do I have such a hard time getting entry into its many, many strengths? After giving it a few more listens the past few days, I think I have the answer. It still doesn’t top Red Album for me, but I can really see this as the album (or record) where the band finally carve out their real identity, one of passion and pain and a heart that strives for light. Continue reading “Baroness: Blue Record (2009)”