Billion Drops is the debut album by the American psychedelic rock band Paranoid Reverb. It was released on June 20, 2020, by Made of Stone Recordings. The album was produced by Paranoid Reverb and mixed by Chris Common.
Billion Drops is a seven-track album that blends elements of psychedelic rock, stoner rock, and doom metal. The album's sound has been compared to bands such as Black Sabbath, Kyuss, and Sleep. The album's lyrics deal with themes of paranoia, anxiety, and the dark side of the human psyche.
The album was met with positive reviews from critics. The website AllMusic gave the album a four-star rating, calling it "a promising debut from a band with a bright future." The website Metal Hammer gave the album a seven-out-of-ten rating, calling it "a dark and atmospheric album that is sure to please fans of stoner rock and doom metal."
The album's lead single, "Maze," was released on February 21, 2020. The song was accompanied by a music video that was directed by John C. Reilly. The album's second single, "Beast," was released on April 17, 2020. The song was accompanied by a music video that was directed by Josh Trank.
Billion Drops was a commercial success for Paranoid Reverb. The album reached number 11 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and number 17 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart. The album also charted in several other countries, including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
The album's success helped to raise the profile of Paranoid Reverb. The band has since toured extensively and has played at major festivals such as Psycho Las Vegas and Desert Daze. The band is currently working on their second album, which is expected to be released in 2023.
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Doom / Grunge / Psychedelic |
| Catalog No: MOSR006. |
| Color: Green Shell w/Sticker Imprint. |