Hydrograd is a love letter to 1970s arena rock, 1990s alternative metal, and modern hard rock. Tracks like “Fabuless” hit with a punk-rock snarl, while “Rose Red Violent Blue (This Song Is Dumb & So Am I)” showcases Taylor’s vulnerable croon. “Song #3” became the hit—a driving, anthemic track that dominated rock radio.
If you are a Stone Sour fan, do yourself a favor. Buy the 2017 CD. Rip it to FLAC. Turn off the lights. Turn up the volume. And listen to Hydrograd bleed. Stone Sour Hydrograd -2017- FLAC CD
One of the most common issues with downloading digital music is transcodes (converting MP3 to FLAC). To ensure you have a genuine CD rip, check that the tracks match the official CD pressing length. Hydrograd is a love letter to 1970s arena
For audiophiles, the format derived from the original CD provides a bit-perfect copy of the album’s 16-bit/44.1kHz audio. This ensures: Zero quality loss compared to the physical CD. If you are a Stone Sour fan, do yourself a favor
: Recorded at Sphere Studios in North Hollywood, CA, and produced by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther).