Live Review: Baroness - Sweet Oblivion Tour '23

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Writing and Photography by Bobby Talamine
Edited by Fiza Javid

The Vic Theatre Chicago
Wednesday - November 15, 2023

The mighty Baroness, on the road and as mighty and as tight as ever.
A band's band.
Worthy of your attention.

And here goes:
John Baizley- Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar.
Gina Gleason- Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals.
Nick Jost- Bass, Keyboards, Backing Vocals.
Sebastian Thomson- Drums, Synths.
Again- a band's band.
Excitement thereof?

Of course- more worthy of your attention, simply because the same members intact for consecutive records, leading up to their latest release, "Stone", which came out back in mid September.

That says, lots, getting into a comfort zone with your mates, and fleshing out the cause and effect with the new songs, let alone doing whatever the fuck they want in zig zagging through the new material, much represented in tonight's show at the Vic, and also the tour in general.

As for the new material from "Stone", opening with "Embers" on the PA as they enter the stage, followed by the mighty "Last Word".
A barn stomp of a song, a crash and burn juggernaut of high end melody and slashing guitars.

Yes, in the 15 songs for the set tonight, a lot on display from the "Red", "Blue", "Yellow & Green", "Purple",  and of course "Gold & Grey".
Make note though- John Baizley and company are advancing and capturing your attention.

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Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Baroness - Bobby Talamine (c) 2023

Tension builds, obviously, even with such a simple setup as there's outside of the cool backdrop lit up bright red, with "Baroness" beholden front and center.
Locked in, throughout, emphasis on the mighty riff on top of the riff.
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Whiplash smiles between everyone, including audience- a resounding yes.
Sweaty and radiator heat related vibes- of course.
Wouldn't expect anything less from these guys.

The cool thing about them as well- they never wish to repeat themselves- making something noteworthy (constantly), something you'll remember from them for years to come, including their live performances.

Brute force with righteous intent- the theme throughout the night, no need for flashy displays, and costumey bullshit.

With Baroness, all things Baroness- music always front and center.
I'd rather not dive deeply into song witchcraft, and the glories and entrails of all that.
With Baroness in particular, the simpler in regards to actual acknowledgment of a damn worthy show.

The pictures presented- hopefully they can do some of the talking as well.
Baroness- United and motivated to crack a whip, and snap your neck, at least for an hour and a half.

Bobby Talamine - JBTV Music Television Chicago

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