Baroness’s The Last Word Is a Triumphant Return

Baroness • John Dyer Baizley • Single • Heavy metal • Abraxan Hymns • Concert tour • Gina Gleason: After a five-year hiatus, Baroness returned with their fifth studio album, The Last Word, in 2020. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it marked a new chapter for the band.

The Last Word is a more mature and refined album than Baroness’s previous work. The band has taken their time to craft these songs, and it shows. The album is full of complex and intricate guitar work, as well as soaring vocals from John Baizley.

Thematically, The Last Word is an album about loss and recovery. Baizley has said that the album was inspired by the death of his friend, Josh Homme, as well as his own personal struggles. However, the album is not all doom and gloom. There are also moments of hope and redemption on The Last Word.

The album opens with the track “Borderlines,” which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is a slow-burning rocker with a catchy melody. It’s a perfect introduction to the band’s new sound.

The next track, “Chlorine & Wine,” is one of the standout tracks on the album. It’s a beautiful ballad with soaring vocals and a haunting melody. The song is about loss and grief, but it’s also about the power of music to heal.

“Shock Me” is another highlight of the album. It’s a hard-hitting rocker with a driving beat. The song is about overcoming adversity and finding strength in the face of challenges.

The Last Word closes with the title track, which is a nine-minute epic. The song is a journey through loss, grief, and recovery. It’s a powerful and moving track that leaves a lasting impression.

The Last Word is a triumphant return for Baroness. It’s an album that is both personal and universal. It’s an album that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced loss or grief. It’s an album that is sure to stand the test of time.

In addition to the music, the album’s artwork is also worth noting. The cover art, which was created by Baizley, is a beautiful and haunting image of a woman in a forest. The artwork perfectly complements the album’s themes of loss and recovery.

The Last Word is a must-listen for fans of Baroness and heavy metal in general. It’s an album that is both challenging and rewarding. It’s an album that will stay with you long after you’ve listened to it.