Full Album Stream: Stone Sour - Meanwhile In Burbank...

So one of the newest sections I created was "Full Album Streams".  Not only did this gave folks something to listen to when they are cruising the site (being that the original intention of this site was to acts as a hub to explore), but also a chance for people to explore new artists, new genres, and new albums before deciding to purchase them (also from links on AFGM's site).

Full album streams seem to be a new fad that a lot of internet savvy people are jumping on.  It can be in the form of a Soundcloud widget, a YouTube playlist, or even a single YouTube video.  This often gives record labels a chance to promote new artists and for people to subscribe to their social media pages.  So hopefully this provides you access to some new music, bands, and/or artists.  Cheers!

PS - Feel free to send us an email if you have any albums you think you should be on this list or a new one coming out we missed.  We're always listening!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Forming back in 1992, Stone Sour is a five piece group hailing from Des Moines, Iowa.  The group disbanded in 1997, as two members (Taylor & Root) went on to commercial success with metal group Slipknot.  The group later formed together once more and debuted their self-titled album in 2002.  Since then, Stone Sour has also met high commercial success with four LPs (one is a double disc) and international touring.  Their latest release, a cover album, and first EP, "Meanwhile in Burbank..." was released on April 18th, 2015 via Roadrunner Records.  This is the first covers EP in a trilogy set ("Straight Out of Burbank" and "No Sleep 'Till Burbank"), which will be released later in 2015.  The group currently consists of:

Corey Taylor − vocals | Josh Rand − guitar | Christian Martucci − guitar

Johny Chow - bass | Roy Mayorga − drums

(Album artwork courtesy of Stone Sour and Roadrunner Records)

1. We Die Young (Alice in Chains cover)
2. Heading Out to the Highway (Judas Priest cover)
3. Love Gun (Kiss cover)
4. Creeping Death (Metallica cover)
5. Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath cover)

(*All songs listed above are AFGM recommendations, as I have a love for all five of these covers)



Truth be told, there’s not much else to say. The instrumentation is punchy as ever, even without Root (although I’m still cautious to hear what new material from the band will sound like), and the song choices overall are a great fit for the band. At the end of the day though, it’s a covers EP. Stone Sour don’t change the songs much if at all, you pretty much know what to expect. Do you like Stone Sour? You’ll like this release. Do you like hard rock and heavy metal? You’ll probably enjoy it. Personally I found it to be a great little distraction. We’re not likely to get new material from Stone Sour any time soon, but I suspect Meanwhile in Burbank… will hold me over for a while. -Dumb Music Talk