13

13 is the second album from New Jersey heavy metal band Solace. Considered heavier, angrier and musically more aggressive than its predecessor Further, 13 continued to raise Solace above their Stoner rock stereotype with its Heavy metal and Doom metal influences, this time with help from genre legend Scott Weinrich (also known as Wino, formerly of The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan). With comparisons made between 13 and albums from seminal... more

13 is the second album from New Jersey heavy metal band Solace. Considered heavier, angrier and musically more aggressive than its predecessor Further, 13 continued to raise Solace above their Stoner rock stereotype with its Heavy metal and Doom metal influences, this time with help from genre legend Scott Weinrich (also known as Wino, formerly of The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan). With comparisons made between 13 and albums from seminal heavy bands Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Solace was dubbed "one of the freshest sounds the metal scene has ever cultivated". 13 was released in 2003 on both CD and vinyl. The CD version contained 13 tracks, while the vinyl version featured 2 additional songs. Cover art was supplied by artist, fan and friend of Solace Paul Vismara. 13's title was derived from the bad luck the band felt they endured during the production of this album. Problems included: It took Solace three years to complete this follow up to Further (2000). The lyrics to... less