''Blue Record'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band

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. Released on October 13, 2009, it is considered the sister album to Baroness' previous album, '' Red Album''.

Background

''Blue Record'' is the first Baroness album to feature guitarist Pete Adams and the last to feature founding bassist Summer Welch. The Japanese bonus track "Bikeage" was later released as the

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of the "A Horse Called Golgotha" single. ''Blue Record'' debuted at number 1 on the

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chart, was named ''

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'' number 1 record of 2009, and in 2013, was named the 20th Greatest Metal Album in History by ''

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''.

Track listing

Personnel

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– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, artwork * Allen Blickle – drums * Pete Adams – lead guitar, backing vocals * Summer Welch – bass

References

External links

''Blue Record (Deluxe Version)''
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