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Back to the Water Below
Rock · 2023 · 10 tracks · 31m

Back to the Water Below

Royal Blood

Royal Blood's 'Back to the Water Below' is a self-produced return to their signature hard-hitting rock sound, featuring massive bass riffs, powerful drums, and anthemic choruses. It's an album that re

September 1, 2023 · Warner Records

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This is the sound of Royal Blood doubling down on what they do best: crafting colossal rock anthems with just bass and drums. 'Back to the Water Below' feels like a direct shot of adrenaline, packed with swaggering riffs and thundering rhythms that demand to be played loud. It's for those moments when you need to feel powerful, defiant, and completely immersed in a wall of sound. Expect a blend of raw garage rock energy with a polished, arena-ready sheen, perfect for high-octane drives or cathartic head-banging sessions.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 31m
01
Mountains at Midnight
3:06
02
Shiner in the Dark
3:28
03
Pull Me Through
3:08
04
The Firing Line
3:23
05
Tell Me When It’s Too Late
2:44
06
Triggers
2:56
07
How Many More Times
3:12
08
High Waters
2:46
09
There Goes My Cool
2:57
10
Waves
3:51
Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, driving riff and explosive chorus of 'Mountains at Midnight' that sets the album's powerful tone.
The dynamic shifts and raw vocal delivery in 'Pull Me Through,' showcasing a slightly more melodic, yet still intense, side of the band.
The heavy, almost sludgy bassline and relentless groove that anchors 'Shiner in the Dark,' demonstrating their signature sonic weight.
The unexpected melodic bridge or vocal vulnerability that might appear in a track like 'The Firing Line' or 'Waves', offering a brief respite before returning to full force.
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