"March to the Sea" is a song by American heavy metal band Baroness and the second single from the band's third studio album, Yellow & Green. The track received a digital retail release in June 2012. A promotional CD-R was distributed by the band's management company, Q Prime.
| "March to the Sea" | ||||
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| Single by Baroness | ||||
| from the album Yellow & Green | ||||
| Released | June 12, 2012[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Studio | Water Music Hoboken, New Jersey Elmwood Studio Dallas, Texas | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Relapse | |||
| Composer(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | John Dyer Baizley | |||
| Producer(s) | John Congleton | |||
| Baroness singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "March to the Sea" on YouTube | ||||
The song was the second from Baroness to appear on music charts, spending five weeks on the Billboard Active Rock chart.[2] Much like the group's previous single, a music video was filmed in 2012 while the band was touring with Meshuggah.[3] The video was directed by Jimmy Hubbard and released in January 2013.[4]
A live version of the song, performed in Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter, was included on an extended play titled Live at Maida Vale.[5]
Reception
editWriting for Spin, Kory Grow said, "With soft breakdowns, a gang-vocal chorus and even a breakdown at the end that’s just drums and bass...[the song] shows the band at a point that’s almost ready for prime time."[1] Ian Cohen of Pitchfork named it a "best new track," saying, "if 'March to the Sea' ends up dividing older fans, it's meant to unify new ones. What's really new for Baroness is that aching, minor chord melody running throughout and an explosive chorus..."[6] In his review of Yellow & Green for Loudwire, Chuck Armstrong wrote, "The opening of 'March to the Sea' might be one of the most beautiful on Yellow & Green. With its clean and almost ethereal guitar sounds, it doesn't take long for the song to take you by surprise as it explodes into a percussive dream with [Allen] Blickle leading the charge on drums. Singer-guitarist John Baizley's vocals and lyrics add to this powerful track..."[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "March to the Sea" | 3:11 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Active Rock (Billboard)[2] | 37 |
Personnel
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References
edit- ^ a b Grow, Kory (June 12, 2012). "Hear Baroness Show Off Softer Side on 'March to the Sea'". Spin. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Baroness Chart History (Active Rock)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "BARONESS - 'March To The Sea'". Brave Words. February 14, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Baroness – "March To The Sea" Video". Stereogum. January 17, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Jolicoeur, Todd (July 23, 2013). "Baroness Streaming "Live At Maida Vale" EP via Alternative Press". 100percentrock.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Ian (June 12, 2012). "Tracks - "March to the Sea"". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Chuck (July 19, 2012). "Baroness, 'Yellow & Green' – Album Review". Loudwire. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
External links
edit- "March to the Sea" single at Discogs (list of releases)
- "March to the Sea" lyrics at Genius