The discography of American heavy metal band Baroness consists of six studio albums, one compilation album, four extended plays (EPs), thirteen singles, two splits, and twelve music videos. Formed in Savannah, Georgia in 2003, the group was originally composed of vocalist and guitarist John Baizley, guitarist Tim Loose, bassist Summer Welch and drummer Allen Blickle.[1] Signed to Hyperrealist Records, the band released their first two EPs, titled First and Second, in 2004 and 2005, respectively.[1] The split album A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk – featuring two tracks by Baroness and four by fellow Savannah-based band Unpersons – was released in June 2007.[2] After Loose was replaced by guitarist Brian Blickle,[3] the band released its debut full-length studio album, Red Album, through Relapse Records in September 2007.[4]
Baroness discography | |
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![]() Baroness performing in 2022 | |
Studio albums | 6 |
Compilation albums | 1 |
Music videos | 12 |
EPs | 4 |
Singles | 13 |
Splits | 2 |
A second lineup change followed in September 2008, when Blickle left after three years in the band and was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Pete Adams.[3] The first two Baroness EPs were reissued together as the compilation album First & Second in December 2008.[5] The group's second album, Blue Record, was released in October 2009.[6] Blue Record was the band's first release to chart, reaching number 117 on the US Billboard 200 and topping the Heatseekers Albums chart.[7][8] Welch left Baroness in late 2011[9] and was replaced in 2012 by bassist Matt Maggioni,[10] although the bass parts on the group's third album were performed by Baizley.[11] Yellow & Green, released in July 2012,[12] reached number 30 on the Billboard 200,[7] while lead single "Take My Bones Away" registered at number 38 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.[13]
In August 2012, while on tour to promote Yellow & Green, Baroness were involved in a bus crash which resulted in injuries that hospitalized Baizley, Blickle and Maggioni. The band canceled the remaining shows and spent months recovering. Shortly after the group announced they would return to touring, it was revealed that Blickle and Maggioni were leaving Baroness.[14] The departed members were replaced by bassist Nick Jost and drummer Sebastian Thomson.[15] Baroness released its fourth album, Purple, in December 2015[16] through their own label, Abraxan Hymns. The album reached number 70 on the Billboard 200,[7] while the single "Shock Me" registered at number 28 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart[13] and earned a Grammy nomination at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
In 2017, Pete Adams left Baroness and was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Gina Gleason. The band released its fifth album, Gold & Grey, to critical acclaim in June 2019. Baroness' self-produced sixth album, Stone, was released on September 15, 2023.[17]
Albums
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||
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US [7] |
AUT [18] |
CAN [19] |
FIN [20] |
GER [21] |
ITA [22] |
NED [23] |
NOR [24] |
SWI [25] |
UK [26] | ||
Red Album | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Blue Record |
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117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Yellow & Green |
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30 | 28 | — | 22 | 13 | 99 | 52 | — | 66 | 85 |
Purple |
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70 | — | 96 | — | 64 | — | 75 | 36 | 88 | 106 |
Gold & Grey |
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39 | 20 | 72 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 32 | 64 |
Stone |
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115 | 50 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | 20 | — |
"—" denotes a release that did not chart or was not issued in that region. |
Compilations
editTitle | Album details |
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First & Second |
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Extended plays
editTitle | EP details |
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First |
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Second |
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Live at Maida Vale |
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Live at Maida Vale – Vol. II |
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Splits
editTitle | Details | Contribution(s) |
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A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk (with Unpersons) |
"Teiresias" "Cavité" | |
Untiled EP (with High on Fire and Coliseum) |
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"O'Appalachia" |
Demos
editTitle | Details |
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Demo |
Singles
editTitle | Year | Peaks | Album | |
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US Act. [30] |
US Main. [13] | |||
"A Horse Called Golgotha" | 2010 | — | — | Blue Record |
"Take My Bones Away" | 2012 | 35 | 38 | Yellow & Green |
"March to the Sea" | 37 | — | ||
"Chlorine & Wine" | 2015 | — | — | Purple |
"Shock Me" | — | 28 | ||
"Try to Disappear" | 2017 | — | — | |
"Morningstar" | — | — | ||
"Borderlines" | 2019 | — | — | Gold & Grey |
"Seasons"[31] | — | — | ||
"Throw Me an Anchor"[32] | — | — | ||
"Last Word" | 2023 | — | — | Stone |
"Beneath the Rose" | — | — | ||
"Shine" | — | — | ||
"—" denotes a release that did not chart or was not issued in that region. |
Guest appearances
editSong | Year | Compilation | Label |
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"Front Toward Enemy"[33] | 2019 | Metal Swim 2 | Williams Street Records |
Music videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Wanderlust" | 2007 | Joshua Green | [34] |
"A Horse Called Golgotha" | 2009 | [35] | |
"Take My Bones Away" | 2012 | Jimmy Hubbard | [36] |
"March to the Sea" | 2013 | [37] | |
"Chlorine & Wine" | 2015 | [38] | |
"Shock Me" | 2016 | Don Tyler, John Baizley | [39] |
"Try to Disappear" | Jimmy Hubbard | [40] | |
"Borderlines" | 2019 | John Baizley, Pamela Strohm | [41] |
"Seasons" | [42] | ||
"Tourniquet" | Pamela Strohm | [43] | |
"Last Word" | 2023 | Nick Jost | [44] |
"Beneath the Rose" | Baroness | [45] |
References
edit- ^ a b Deming, Mark. "Baroness: Biography & History". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk - Baroness/Unpersons: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Wiederhorn, Jon (October 8, 2009). "Baroness' John Baizley Rediscovers Musical Soulmate on 'Blue Record'". Noisecreep. Townsquare Media. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Red Album - Baroness: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "First and Second - Baroness: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Freeman, Phil. "Blue Record - Baroness: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Baroness Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Baroness Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Comaratta, Len (July 18, 2012). "Interview: Allen Blickle (of Baroness)". Consequence. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Baroness Part Ways With Bassist Summer Welch, Replacement Announced". Theprp.com. April 11, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Comaratta, Len (July 18, 2012). "Interview: Allen Blickle (of Baroness)". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Yellow & Green - Baroness: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Mainstream Rock Songs: Baroness Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Cubarabbia, RJ (March 26, 2013). "Two Baroness Members Leave Band in Wake of Bus Accident". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Joyce, Colin (April 1, 2013). "Baroness Announce First U.S. Dates Since Accident, Pick Up Trans Am's Drummer". Spin. SpinMedia. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Purple - Baroness: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "STONE OUT SEPTEMBER 15, "LAST WORD" OUT NOW". yourbaroness.com/. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "Discographie Baroness". austriancharts.at (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Discography Baroness". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Discographie Baroness". GfK Entertainment. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ "Discography Baroness". italiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Discografie Baroness". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Discography Baroness". norwegiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Discographie Baroness". hitparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ UK Albums Chart peak positions for Baroness releases:
- All except noted: "Baroness Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- Purple: "Chart: CLUK Update 26.12.2015 (wk52)". zobbel.de. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Michael. "Baroness / Unpersons Split CD". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "A Grey Sigh In A Flower Husk". amazon.com. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "DISCOGRAPHY". baronessmusic.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ US Billboard Active Rock peak positions for Baroness singles:
- "Take My Bones Away": "Take My Bones Away: Active Rock". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- "March to the Sea": "March to the Sea: Active Rock". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Baroness releases invigorating new single 'Seasons' - listen". bandwagon.asia. April 11, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Listen to new Baroness single Throw Me An Anchor". loudersound.com. May 16, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Adult Swim's Metal Swim 2 Compilation is Out Now! Featuring New Music From Baroness, Sunn O))), Eyehategod and More". metalsucks.net. May 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Baroness - "Wanderlust" (Official Video)". YouTube. December 7, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness - "A Horse Called Golgotha" (Official Video)". YouTube. November 9, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness - "Take My Bones Away"". YouTube. July 25, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Baroness - March to the Sea (Tour Video)". YouTube. January 17, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness - Chlorine & Wine (Official Music Video)". YouTube. September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness - Shock Me (Official Music Video)". YouTube. April 7, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Baroness - Try to Disappear (Official Music Video)". YouTube. September 1, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "BARONESS - Borderlines [OFFICIAL]". YouTube. March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "BARONESS - Seasons [OFFICIAL]". YouTube. March 14, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ "BARONESS - Tourniquet [OFFICIAL]". YouTube. June 14, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ "BARONESS - Last Word [Official Music Video]". YouTube. June 20, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "BARONESS - Beneath the Rose [Official Music Video]". YouTube. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.