Baroness - Take My Bones Away
Yellow & Green (2012)

Background:



Slow and heavy wins the race. That should be the mantra for our sludge metal band in today's review. Baroness has gained some notoriety in the sludge metal scene, not hiding their heavy Mastodon influences. However, after several full length albums, we have seen the band move closer to finding their own identity, and drawing more from a alternative rock / stoner rock sound.

It is also worth mentioning the stellar artwork that always accompanies Baroness' music. Particularly for our album here, Yellow & Green, which is further complimented by the back cover of the album (not posted here).


Review:


As the song begins, the listener is immediately greeted with a satisfyingly heavy and fuzzy riff that chugs directly into the main chorus of the song. The chorus is complimented by a stunning vocal melody, that feels raw and passionate, but still holds a pop/rock sensibility, that is highly melodic. The song keeps to a standard rock song structure, complete with an impassioned guitar solo towards the end of the track. This helps to draw more attention to the vocal chorus and heavy riffs (which can stand entirely on their own, and need no interuptions).

Take My Bones Away has a slightly more "radio friendly" accessibility, that is meant to be the albums stand out song for the album, and really set the mood for the entire album. The production quality is some of the best for the genre, and helps the listener truly appreciate the fuzzy guitar riffs throughout.

I will definitely be coming back to this song, and entire album, again and again until Baroness' next release.



- TruffleDino