Blue Record
by Baroness
  • Record Label: Relapse
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 52
  3. Negative: 1 out of 52

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  1. piercerules86
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    This album is unbelievable. I am not a big metal fan at all, I typically dislike the hardcore vocals of most bands; however, Baroness has managed to make their vocals fit in perfectly with their music along with the beautifully composed music. Listening through the album in its proper order and progression also adds to the epic nature of the album. It is one of my favorite albums ever.
  2. MikeC
    Dec 4, 2009
    6
    Poor song-writing damages what could have a been a fine album.
  3. JessD
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    Beautiful, epic release from start to finish and start again.
  4. CarterH
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    Awesome album. Not the biggest metal fan out there, I merely dabble. This album, however, remained in my car player for the better part of (coming on) two months. At points I feel like I'm listening to a Pink Floyd song, moments later I remember "Thats right! Sludge metal, not classic rock!"
  5. Scrizz
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    I don't normally vote on this site but this album deserves high praise. I was in need of an album with some punch and this album has it.
  6. RyanM
    Nov 25, 2009
    10
    I can't stop listening to this and Red Album. Always together, a lot of the same, but it's GOOD same. I can never listen to one album without instantly wanting to listen to the other because I crave more of their music.
  7. SteveM
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    Great album. I'm wondering why Metacritic won't pick up one more review of it so it will qualify for the Best Of 2009 list? They've been sitting at 6 reviews for awhile, and there are other reviews out there that could be referenced.
  8. MichaelG
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    One of the year's best!
  9. AndyB
    Oct 21, 2009
    8
    This is a solid album from start to finish. Swollen and Halo immediately resonates with the imagination, and Jake Leg is a creative punch to the face a la Melvins. This is a remarkable band.
  10. JhonatanY
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Best album of the year, hands down.
  11. GabrielC
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Masterpiece!
  12. JMC
    Oct 19, 2009
    8
    A more contemplative record than their first, but rewarding in the long run, if not immediately in places. The interludes are forgettable, but help the overall feeling of cohesion that many felt "Red Album" lacked. Definitely a step forward for the band. Highly Recommended.
  13. AlexH
    Oct 19, 2009
    8
    A solid effort. An absolutely enjoyable adventure from start to finish.
  14. DustinC
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    in so many words, this is Mastodon lite. Which is still pretty freaking fantastic.

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Album of 2009
93
#93 Most Shared Album of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Alternative Press
    90
    Blue Record truly depicts a band at the peak of their powers. [Nov 2009, p.106]
  2. Dusted Magazine
    80
    I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s an overarching concept. It doesn’t matter one way or another. It’s a gallop from start to finish. Blue Record is going to be hard to top.
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  3. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    Here, as on Red Album, they keep finding new ways to make old Black Sabbath tricks seem fresh.
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