it's not metal, it's not rock IT'S STONE

@Gothstana

10 ай бұрын

ROCK AND STONE, BROTHER

@gsganders8355

10 ай бұрын

@@Gothstana The DRG community never disappoints haha. Glad there's Baroness fans among them :)

@Gothstana

10 ай бұрын

@@gsganders8355 hell yeah!

@MisterGrooves

9 ай бұрын

I call it Southern Death Prog.

@alirezamahmoudi5656

8 ай бұрын

🗿

I agree, 5/5 seems fair

Completely disagree with this review. I thought this album is fantastic. Can’t wait to see these songs live.

@skalamaz3

10 ай бұрын

Me either, can't wait to see them live again and play these songs!

@rubif5797

9 ай бұрын

I allways want to love the next baroness record, but i like the output less and less sadly. For me it went slowly downstream since jellow/green.😢

@johanneshelgason

9 ай бұрын

One of their strongest effort in a long time. I felt like they were experimenting and it really worked, heavy and heartfelt at the same time. One of the best albums I have heard from any band in a bit long time. Instant classic.

@451dskots88

7 ай бұрын

I love how this dude calls them Sludge rock. This album is absolutely amazing.

@dogeapproved8987

2 ай бұрын

This album is pure gold, the psycheledic, electric and melodic landscapes built in this records are just incredible. The songwriting is efficient and catchy. The sound really organic and vivid. This is a brilliant album 🙌

While I do think that there were some odd production quirks scattered throughout Stone, it still sounds a million times better than Gold & Grey. That album is so frustrating to sit through because of how compressed and clunky it sounds. Stone is at least clear and balanced for the majority of its runtime.

@ArchibaldClumpy

10 ай бұрын

Sad to hear they're still brickwalling their releases this badly. It's like trying to watch a beautifully shot movie with the brightness and contrast cranked up to max

@MisterGrooves

9 ай бұрын

Purple is unlistenable.

@jbdbibbaerman8071

8 ай бұрын

@@MisterGrooves Really? I've listened to it a lot, it isn't unlistenable imo. Gold and Grey tho? Yeah. I don't notice the problems of that one on Purple, at least nearly as much as on gold and grey

@MisterGrooves

8 ай бұрын

@@jbdbibbaerman8071 the mixing is terribl on purple. it needs to be remastered.

@jbdbibbaerman8071

8 ай бұрын

@@MisterGrooves as someone who has been pretty much non stop listening to purple for the last 48 hours (I've gotten through the album 5 times so far), I think terrible might be the hyperbole of the year. Still, if they can make it sound better then I don't see the problem with remastering it

Anthony is pretty consistent about one thing: If he doesn’t like a metal album then it’s almost guaranteed it’s good lol.

@ayekaye8055

6 ай бұрын

Lol I'm a diehard metal-head, any examples of these bad metal reviews from him??

Wow. I usually agree with you but totally disagree this time. I fucking love this record. The production is so much better - the music breathes and everything feels less claustrophobic, they diversified their sound in some new ways, and vocals are better... love the shared leads. Some amazing harmonies weaved in. I guess YMMV but IMO it might be their best record yet.

Baroness albums will always be worth buying because they have the best cover art ever.

@E_Chap

10 ай бұрын

And it came with a free print of the cover at my local record store!

@Remedy462

10 ай бұрын

Pervert! XD

@isaiahbreckbill1741

10 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong I love the art but they're also kinda all the same

@jakdee1295

9 ай бұрын

@@isaiahbreckbill1741maybe the same style but in no way do they look the same.

@xxLonniExx

8 ай бұрын

And the frontman drew all of them, how cool is that!

best speedrun of a Geneva convention violation I've ever seen 10/10

Disappointed by this review: yes Surprised by this review: no

I just wish Purple had the same production as this album...

@joe-un1ky

11 күн бұрын

Purple could have been a 10/10 timeless masterpiece (as opposed to simply great) if it was better produced

I don't agree with your take but I respect it, fair review of a truly great record.

@charliedemottwildey8575

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I like the album quite a bit

@metalman1a

9 ай бұрын

naa he dropped the ball with this one. He didnt get the album at all

Gotta hand it to you Anthony, not many music critics get this into their album reviews by reviewing “Stone” by literally getting stoned on camera. Amazing dedication.

@user-lv6mu8er9z

10 ай бұрын

All the critics drew lots. It's only fair

Lowkey thought the video was over at 0:48 lmao

@FogFighterr

10 ай бұрын

LMAO

@dinguloid

10 ай бұрын

It's hilarious that he can only say transition with that cadence.

"Vaguely heavy prog"... such a perfect way to describe Baroness's last couple of albums.

Choir as least favorite is crazy. Such a cool moody track. Calling it obnoxious is making me think we process sound waves like two different species. Very solid album overal, at least a 8/10

@razzprince2877

10 ай бұрын

It's quite clear that Anthony judges things much more subjectively than he used to. I've introduced this album to so many people and they all love it and have it on repeat.... that NEVER happens. This is far from an average album unless you just don't appreciate rock instrumentation anymore. Anthony's opinions are his and he's more than welcome to it but I guess I've always classed him as an objective music reviewer and he just isn't these days.

still waiting for that wallsocket review

@puffi8182

10 ай бұрын

i turned on notifications just because of it 😢

I have been really enjoying this album and I'm pumped to see them live again this November

That cover is amazing

@hawtpawkithero

10 ай бұрын

I felt like it was a notable step down from previous works. It's obvious on the large vinyl cover how much less beautiful tiny details are captured in Stone's cover art. Look at it side by side with Purple and you'll see what I mean.

This one was a miss for me too.

Taking the L on this review this was a brilliant album 9/10

anthony weebtano

Common Fantano L. It wasn't their best album, but it was still great. The fact that "Magnolia" wasn't even mentioned in this video tells you everything you need to know lol

I hope a Code Orange album review is on its way. I'm curious to see your opinion on it.

such a huge step up from gold + grey... yet still such a huge step down from blue or purple.

weird way of spelling underscores - Wallsocket ALBUM REVIEW

@JoinMeInDeathBaby

10 ай бұрын

Hyperpop Kesha for toxic indie girls

Stones are very important to the ecosystem this is very ignorant mr fantano

This is their most cinematic album to date.

@TheCondorjc

9 ай бұрын

I’d have to give it to Purple for that designation.

@BeefGeneral

8 ай бұрын

I'd give that to gold and grey. Especially after their online live performance of it from start to finish.

I haven't listened to the whole thing yet. I dig most of the new tunes.

I absolutely love this one. It’s my favorite since yellow/green

@Remedy462

10 ай бұрын

Yellow/Green is my favorite, what a weird trip!

@Metallizombie

10 ай бұрын

@@Remedy462 I love that one too. I did an acoustic version of green theme for my wedding.

@Remedy462

10 ай бұрын

@@Metallizombie Aw, that's so sweet and beautiful! I'm happy for you! I hope you and your significant other have a wonderful life together! ♥️🟩🟨 🤘

@heroinbath1877

10 ай бұрын

Same. This album is a masterpiece.

No mention of Magnolia that song is incredible. Great to hear some of Jon's screams again. This is everything I could have asked for after Gold & Grey disappointed me with it's rough production. Easily an 8 IMO.

@flaminghead1va

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was wondering if there was any rough vocals on the LP. (I've only heard Shine so far) 😅

@toddfarrington19

9 ай бұрын

Ya man, its their heaviest since blue

I am so happy for the crisper production (unlike gold/grey) and there are moments on this thing that I want to revisit again and again. Magnolia is an outstanding piece! These layers towards the end🤩🤯 And the cry for sweet oblivion…damn this hits different and I love it Very happy and glad for this 🪨 solid addition to their amazing catalog.

Fantano is trafficking in misinformation on this one. Stone is the shit 9 out of 10.

This is their finest work yet. Without a doubt.

@ayekaye8055

6 ай бұрын

They'll never top Blue

Melon, no! no. No. GO home. Bad boy . bad. No.

didn't experiment on ths record? melon did you even listen to it? the spoken word parts are new and they are awesome.

Just be glad they got rid of David Fridmann, their loudness-war-obsessed producer on Purple and Gold & Grey who compressed the albums so bad you thought someone put peanut butter in your ears before you hit play. At least you can actually hear the drums in this album. That's something, that's progress.

@nikolademitri731

10 ай бұрын

Bummer too, because he’s been one of my favorite producers, especially of so much of the indie and psychedelic rock I got off on in my youth… Just shows his thing doesn’t work in all spaces with all bands…

Might be their best album tbh. Loved it the first couple listens, we'll see if I still feel that way in a few months.

@moodogmulatu7362

10 ай бұрын

Their best? Lol it doesn’t even scratch the greatness of Blue.

@nickdotjpg

10 ай бұрын

@@moodogmulatu7362blue mid

@razzprince2877

10 ай бұрын

​@@moodogmulatu7362artistically and even sonically, it's masterfully better than Blue

@derekdoessound

10 ай бұрын

@@moodogmulatu7362 I got into them around the release of Blue, and I can honestly say I've been completely bored of that album for at least 10 years at this point.

@concreteunicorn1607

10 ай бұрын

Doesn’t remotely hold up to yellow and green imo but I still enjoyed it

Can’t wait to see code orange get the same score

@dutchnasty

10 ай бұрын

You know that ain't happening

@hussguy1990

10 ай бұрын

That album is a motherfucking hodgepodge but somehow hell love it.

@inevitablejad

10 ай бұрын

@@hussguy1990 I have faith he’ll shit on it

New camera?

I prefer Baron R over Baron S, but that's just me.

As a long time Baroness fan I have to agree... I've listened to this album 3 or 4 times and find myself struggling to remember the songs or big moments. My mind often wanders off while listening to it.

@skalamaz3

10 ай бұрын

I know what you are talking about but I didn't feel that at all. Listen to the latest Katatonia album and I would understand. After I listened to it I forgot anything memorable.

@frsm_

9 ай бұрын

stay with First, Second and Red. Cant do anything wrong with that.

I’m glad this album isn’t as bloated or as hyper-compressed, but it does get meandering for a bit. I’m a bit more positive on this album because they’re one of my favorite bands and the big moments I loved, but it could’ve been more memorable as a whole and less meandering. Still like it though.

The album is amazing

I’m getting stoned to this

Probably my least fave album from Baroness so far, and I'm a huge fan. I really liked Gold & Grey and the production didn't bother me at all but I just struggle to get into a few of these songs. But I'd still give it a 7

Last Word is great. And Shine and Anodyne are pretty good too, but I can’t get into Beneath the Rose or the other tracks. Last Word was such a great single, but nothing else compares to that first taste of greatness. I agree that some of the songs are well produced and well thought out like a sonic journey, but then I’m questioning where the stepping stones to the actual treasure of the song are hidden.

I sleep on the record because the singles didn't convince me. I will check it first.

I think that this album does indeed repeat the recipes that Baroness had for success from past experiences, but this time around is better produced, and they are doing something different than everyone else is refreshing too. I think the more you listen to it the more sense it makes. I'd say a light 7.

This is a GREAT ALBUM, never having heard their music before, I come with open mind, open ears and I LOVE ALL THE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM, especially the more peaceful songs which is the balance of the harder core. STONE all the way. Glad I didn't take your review seriously.

I feel like this album was a refinement of what they've been doing. I like it. I don't think they were trying to be particularly heavy. I love how Red started, but it felt like it just stayed on a sort of path. Then, Purple felt a little more like too many directions. For me, this album was the path between the two extremes. That opener on Red is dope, thpugh.

Isn't the Isn't it now review now?

gotta review new KEN Mode and Woe albums

Idk why everyone is reviewing Baroness as if they're still a sludge metal band? They're changing, as any band that's been around for this long should imo. Also Choir is one of the best tracks and I'm ready to personally fight any one who disagrees

@Phaedon53

10 ай бұрын

The same goes for Mastodon... Wonderful and adventurous band as well. Every album is something new, yet also so familiar.

Can’t wait for WOOD

Trippin

overall not my thing, but I like the slow, moody tracks

This album is a masterpiece! I love it!!!

While this definitely isn't their best, I'd easily put this above gold&grey and purple. 5/10 feels a little harsh, I'd say it's more like a 6 or 7.

I think you night have missed a trick with this one. It took me more listens than one can reasonably expect from anyone reviewing the album. But I've found it to be kind of incredible. Genuinely didn't think I liked it, but found myself playing it. One night, on a long drive home, it resonated. Resonated like check your head or the wall resonated. The only perfect music for that moment. Doesn't mean the album is good, necessarily. But it's never happened to me with a bad album either. Or maybe it has. I dunno.

To me the only interesting thing about this album is the cover art, such a dissapointment after gold and grey.

I really enjoyed this one. Music is subjective and at least we still have bands now in the second decade of their careers still innovating. That can't be said about other genres of music. My only disappointment was for the privilege of ordering the vinyl from the official site I got slapped with so much postage that it would've been $35 cheaper to pick this one up from the local record store. Oh I also had to wait a week after release for it to turn up when it was available day 1 at my local.

But Doja cat gets a 6/10… okay dude. You’re out of your mind

Wolf eyes burned mind cd 💿 got that lift yr skinny vinyl texture surprisingly

I was genuinely confused at first hearing choir but for some reason I love it now.

underscores Wallsocket pls

Hell awaits vinyl and converge axe to fall blue with gold got nice textures too

This was easily their best and most consistent LP. Your review is a little confused, focusing on what you wanted from it as a metal album but also claiming that you wanted more experimentation stemming from the single which was incorporating from other genres so which is it? Stone is a densely packed album and I got more from it on each relisten

@prlysis

10 ай бұрын

Stone is a good album, but Red, Blue, and Purple are better, in my opinion.

@Metallizombie

10 ай бұрын

I mean, when you think about it they dedicated four tracks to experimentation in this one. They opened and closed the record on an acoustic refrain that thematically ties the whole album together. They tried something completely different with the beneath the rose/choir/the dirge trilogy. I love the way the record started you off with something different, then gave you a gold/grey style song, took you on a weird journey, brought it back a bit with anodyne to that classic baroness sound, and then took you on another trip towards the end.

Great album review.

I think it's weaker for a baroness album, but overall i think the album is still solid. It's a bit too backloaded imo tho, i don't like the solo on "Last Words" at all, and choir is a pain to listen through. The other songs on the first half are okay. Magnolia is such a banger, tho i think it's the one that fits the most on their previous records so it makes sense it'd be my favorite

I can’t believe you didn’t mention “Shine” at all, that’s one the best tunes they’ve ever put out. Banger from start to finish. But I agree about the rest of the record, really fell flat for me

I don’t agree with this review. The album is very good and way better than the last one. Production is better than the last 2. I don’t know what you were expecting. Sorry they aren’t death grips, which is more your speed.

Badthony Jokestano came through with a real doozy here.

Yeah Baroness got a streak with blue and red purple what not havent heard yellow and green but blue definitely a tight cd

Secretly, We Are All Geese.

can you review tension

You're nuts hating on that guitar solo-- the production is delightfully gutter, and she cheffed Randy Rhoads, John McLaughin, Brent Hinds and Dime into a masterpiece.

Still better than Fear Inoculum!! 😂 Jokes aside, not mentioning the two best songs in the album , Shine and Magnolia , doesn't really add to the final score , does it? All the reviews i had seen so far , were between 4/5 and 5/5 . Am i shoked by this 2,5/5 ? Of course not ! That has just become sooo typical with the metal albums , it's almost welcomed. 4/5 for me.

3TEETH - EndEx Harrm's Way - Common Suffering

Harmony Codex coming melon?

ALONE IN A CROWD OLIVER TREE NOW!!!!

Just had some melon

As a big big Baroness fan, I have to agree with Anthony. This album was underwhelming. The tracks after Anodyne made me fall asleep until Bloom which piqued my interest and is my 2nd favorite song on the album, before Beneath the Rose. I’d much much rather listen to Blue, Red, Purple, hell even Yellow & Green than this album.

MELLON REVIEW THE NEW OPN

Blonde Redhead, please 🙏 ❤❤❤

1st panic got booklet texture but aint got disc

WHERE. IS. WALLSOCKET.

saw them preform this live, therefore it is 10/10

@theneedledrop can you review Marlon Craft - home court advantage 2

baroness really lost the Plot after Red and the departure of Summer Welch. The First and Second EP was soooo dope!

This is potentially the best album I've heard in years and you gave it a 5. At this point I'm convinced you just don't enjoy instruments anymore 😂

@kfizz

10 ай бұрын

Maybe famtano is going deaf?

@smackgyver5670

10 ай бұрын

I can't believe this is the best anything to anyone at any time, let alone the best album in years o.O But well, congrats for enjoying it. But Anthony is right on this one I think.

@razzprince2877

10 ай бұрын

@@smackgyver5670 When he says this is average but said WAP was the second best song of 2020...... I think I'll respect my opinion slightly more than his atm. I used to love Fantano but I've yet to find a good album based on his Yellow Flannel rating in years. He seems to just have an appreciation for Pop and Punk nowadays. In terms of Rock or metal, he's clearly lost his taste for it.

@thebrokenorder

9 ай бұрын

Been listening to Baroness since the "First" EP and don't think Fantano is off with this review. Stone does not sound inspired at all.

@razzprince2877

9 ай бұрын

@@thebrokenorder fair, I don't think I've heard an album mixed this well nor have I heard an album feel so quick yet so grand. I enjoy all of Baroness's albums but I can skip songs no problem, I couldn't skip a single track here.

Stone is actually a color

I think this album rules and I was so surprised! It’s so good, every song.

impatiently waiting for wallsocket

Oh drats I guess metal heads will just have to listen to Olivia Rodriguez then.

I am just waiting for him to shit all over Autumn Variations😂

Started listening to the album, heard the guitar solo on Last Word. Came immediately to this review to make sure it wasn't just me that thought it sounded like crap 1:52 🍉 confirmed that it wasn't just me.

@Grymgar

10 ай бұрын

So you judged the entire album off of one solo in one song?

@Michael-wp2bp

9 ай бұрын

Op said they thought the solo sounded like crap, didn't give a take on the whole album, if you read it again you'll see that

Cmon Anthony, treat your ears. Review Knower Forever!

Vocally this project was weaker with less memorable hooks and less power. Instrumentally it was fine but nothing amazing. I gravitated towards magnolia being my top track with beneathe the rose a close second.

Anthony, if you just snorted some coke and ate some paint then you'd get it.

At least you reviewed it..