Baroness formed in the Summer 2003 in Savannah, GA, United States with all members, past and present, hailing from Lexington, VA in the foothills of the mighty Blue Ridge Mountains. Maybe that’s where the band draws inspiration for their music, or maybe their style is inspired by their name, or maybe it's just when these four band-mates come together the end result is always bold and impressive?
With a sound built upon a resolute sense of purpose and shaped by hundreds of explosive live shows, Baroness position themselves at the forefront of heavy music with their first full length and Relapse debut Red Album. Red Album is at once powerful, expressive, confident, and commanding. The record sees the band expand its sonic vision; colossal riffs and haunting vocals roll like thunder across epic songs spanning both the intense and the sublime. As with each Baroness recording, Red Album was recorded at the Jam Room Studio in Columbia, SC w/ producer Phillip Cope and engineers Jay Matheson and Steve Slavich.
In 2009, the Blue Record was released by Relapse Records. With this release, they continued to push the envelope and development as their style progresses. This progression ultimately gave them the Album of the Year award from Decibel Magazine and gave them numerous Best of lists from Pitchfork, Village Voice, Popmatters, Revolver, Rock Sound, and Metal Hammer.
Baroness hadn't toured for the entire year in 2011 to focus on creating a new, both in the sense of music and in the literal meaning, album. Yellow-Green was recorded with producer John Congleton in Hoboken, NJ and Dallas, TX. The new album was released on July 17th, followed by extensive touring.
BARONESS has forged forward with heavy independent touring -almost 250 shows a year - since the band’s inception. They've criss-crossed the U.S. three times, Europe, and the UK twice, and have performed at international music festivals such as SXSW, MacRock, ZXZW in The Netherlands, Australia's Soundwave Festival and more. Baroness has toured with many friends and peers, including Mastodon, MUNICIPAL WASTE, TORCHE, KYLESA, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, CURSED, THE HOLY MOUNTAIN, and many more.
On May 23, 2011, the band launched their official website.[17] The first content released on the new page gave hints to work on a new album being produced again by John Congleton. On May 14, 2012, the single "Take My Bones Away" from the new album was released over YouTube, along with an album teaser.
Baroness released Yellow & Green on July 17, 2012 through Relapse.[18]
On August 28, 2015 towards the end of a two-week tour in Europe they released the song "Chlorine & Wine" and announced that their new album Purple would be released December 18, 2015 on their own newly formed label Abraxan Hymns.
Purple was recorded with Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, New York.
On September 24, 2015, Baroness released the official music video for "Chlorine & Wine" and announced a North American small venue tour for the fall of 2015.
On November 15, 2015, the band released the first official single "Shock Me" from the forthcoming album Purple, which debuted on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter.
Purple's track "Shock Me" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Gina Gleason joins Baroness in June of 2018 after Peter Adams departure.
In 2019 and 2023 Baroness released their fifth and sixth albums, "Gold & Grey" and "STONE."
Baroness is:
Sebastian Thomson - drums
Nick Jost – bass
John Baizley – guitars, vocals
Gina Gleason – guitars
Discography
2004 First (Hyperrealist Records)
2005 Second (Hyperrealist Records)
2007 A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk (At a Loss Recordings)
(aka: Third), split CD with Unpersons
2007 Red Album (Relapse Records)
2009 Blue Record (Relapse Records)
2012 Yellow & Green (Relapse Records)
2015 Purple (Abraxan Hymns)
2019 Gold & Grey (Abraxan Hymns)
2023 STONE
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Baroness Lyrics
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Wouldn't they wait?
They're staring outside the window crack
Swimming inside me
Where are the shadows I have cast?
Wouldn't they wait?
Didn't they find the way out?
We fall
We rise
We bend, we break
We burn but we survive
Forget me when I'm gone
Settle in, don't forget to go to bed
You tucked your fingers away
All of the seasons that I have lost
Where did they run and hide?
Where do we go when the well runs dry?
Seasons, all we know
We fall
We rise
We bend, we break
We burn but we survive
We fall
We rise
We bend, we break
We burn but we survive
We fall
We rise
We bend, we break
We burn but we survive
The opening lyrics of Baroness's song "Seasons" seem to suggest a nostalgic reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The singer queries about the whereabouts of past seasons, wondering if they would linger a bit longer or if they have faded away like shadows. The imagery of staring outside the window crack and swimming inside the singer evokes a sense of longing and introspection, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of the themes explored in the song.
As the lyrics progress, the singer further contemplates the shadows they have cast and questions if these shadows have also found a way to escape or if they are still lingering within. This introspective reflection on the self and the impact one leaves on the world around them adds a layer of introspection and self-examination to the narrative. The repetition of "Living inside me" emphasizes the internal struggle and the constant presence of these shadows or past actions within the singer's psyche.
The chorus of the song conveys a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The repeated phrases "We fall, we rise, we bend, we break, we burn but we survive" encapsulate the cycle of life's challenges and the enduring spirit to overcome obstacles. This message of endurance and inner strength resonates throughout the song, offering a sense of hope and determination in the face of life's uncertainties and hardships.
The closing verses of the song continue to explore themes of loss and change, as the singer reflects on the seasons that have been lost and the inevitability of transition. The questioning of where lost seasons go and what happens when the well runs dry reflects on the transient nature of time and the constant evolution of life. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of perseverance and resilience, reminding listeners of the capacity to endure and survive despite the challenges and uncertainties that may come their way. Overall, "Seasons" by Baroness is a poignant reflection on the passage of time, the complexities of life, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are the seasons that have passed?
Where did the joys and sorrows of the past go?
Wouldn't they wait?
Could they not have stayed a little longer?
They're staring outside the window crack
Memories lingering in the corners of the mind
Swimming inside me
Emotions flowing deep within
Where are the shadows I have cast?
Where did my influence and impact go?
Wouldn't they wait?
Could they not have stayed to be seen?
Didn't they find the way out?
Have they vanished into the unknown?
Living inside me
Their essence residing within
We fall
We stumble and falter
We rise
We strive and persevere
We bend, we break
We endure hardships and overcome
We burn but we survive
We face challenges head-on and emerge stronger
Forget me when I'm gone
Let go of my memory once I depart
Settle in, don't forget to go to bed
Find peace and rest at the end of the day
You tucked your fingers away
You hid away your vulnerability
All of the seasons that I have lost
The passage of time and experiences gone by
Where did they run and hide?
Where did those moments disappear to?
Where do we go when the well runs dry?
What do we do when resources are exhausted?
Seasons, all we know
Life's cycles and changes, our constant reality
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
Written by: John Baizley, Gina Gleason, Nick Jost, Sebastian Thomson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Relief
Where are the seasons that have passed?
Wouldn't they wait?
They're staring outside the window crack
Swimming inside me.
Where are the shadows I have cast?
Wouldn't they wait?
Didn't they find the way out,
Living inside me?
We fall.
We rise.
We bend.
We break.
We burn but we survive.
Forget me when I'm gone.
Settle in and don't forget to go to bed.
You tucked your fingers away.
All of the seasons that I have lost,
Where did they run and hide?
Where do we go when the well runs dry,
And the seasons are all that we know?
We fall.
We rise.
We bend.
We break.
We burn but we survive.
We fall.
We rise.
We bend.
We break.
We burn but we survive.
We fall.
We rise.
We bend.
We break.
We burn but we survive.
Adam the awesome person
Seasons
Where are the seasons that have passed?
Wouldn't they wait?
Staring outside the window, trashed
Swimming inside me
Where are the shadows I have cast?
Wouldn't they wait?
Didn't they find the way out
Living inside me?
We fall
We rise
We bend
We break
We burn but we survive
Forget me when I'm gone
Settle in and don't forget to go to bed
You tucked your fingers away
All of the seasons that I have lost
Where did they run and hide?
Where do we go when the well runs dry?
Seasons all we know
We fall
We rise
We bend
We break
We burn, but we survive
We fall
We rise
We bend
We break
We burn, but we survive
We fall
We rise
We bend
We break
We burn, but we survive
daniel goicoechea
I don´t know what to think, i feel like there is an enormous wall of noise in front of me, and sometimes it´s a bit hard to appreciate the great compositions that baroness is able to make. Anyway, i love the song and the feeling that generates all that big amount of noise.
Jack Kocha
the bass line in this is beautiful
Marcus Åkerman
@Ishmael Seneca how do you mean? It’s very clear.
CheeseTaterson
Agreed; really feels like Nick let loose on this album, which as a fellow bassist, it's great to hear that and so prominent in the mix!
Ishmael Seneca
I wish I could distinguish it.
Lord UND, Himself
I got into Baroness on Blue Record (then doubled back to Red Album). I loved how they were heavy but somehow were able to put this sort of bright and beautiful layer into their songs unlike most metal acts. They're definitely not as heavy anymore, but they still have that beauty that sets them apart from other bands many try to compare them to. I'm always looking forward to what magic they come up with next.
D3Mp5
This is not the same band who wrote Blue or Red, either literally or figuratively.
It's different, some people like it, so I guess at least there's that. I hope you guys really enjoy this album.
maverator
That's my story too. I downloaded Jake Leg off some music website and was hooked ever since.
Elliott Stone
Same order I listened to them.
giulienk
Love a song that you definitely don’t know where it’s gonna end to. And sick Death sweatshirt from Gina 🤘