Second | ||||
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Released | September 5, 2005 | |||
Recorded | January 2005 | |||
Studio | Jam Room Studio Columbia, South Carolina | |||
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Length | 20:20 | |||
Label | Hyperrealist Records | |||
Producer | Phillip Cope (of Kylesa) | |||
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Second is the second extended play by American heavy metal band Baroness. The EP flows as one continuous piece, and the instrumentals were recorded live-in-studio in a single session. The album artwork was done by Baroness frontman John Baizley.
Second was released on CD and on 12" vinyl by Hyperrealist Records. The A-side of the vinyl record contains all of the music while the B-side includes an etching of artwork by John Baizley. [1] In 2008, Second was remixed, remastered, and reissued along with First as a compilation album titled First & Second. [2]
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Source | Rating |
Scene Point Blank | [3] |
In a review for Scene Point Blank, staff writer Shane gave Second an 8.5/10 rating. He had high praise for the opening track, declaring it "one of the best songs of the year by any band." Although critical of "a couple strange transitions that feel a bit rushed," he wrote that the EP leaves the listener "wanting more." He concluded by saying, "Baroness are certainly a band on the move...If [their] first two records are any indication to what a full length might be, expect nothing but great things." [3]
Aversionline called Second a "nice chunk of work," saying, "it sounds extremely impressive... The drums [sound] perfect, and the guitars are nice and up front with a really surprising level of clarity to their overall texture. The basslines then fill things in nicely and generally play a pretty significant role, and the hoarsely shouted vocals are powerful without overpowering any of the instrumentation." [4]
All music is composed by Baroness; lyrics by John Baizley.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Red Sky" | 5:44 |
2. | "Son of Sun" | 7:04 |
3. | "Vision" | 7:32 |
Total length: | 20:20 |
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