Parkway Drive - Deep Blue

Parkway Drive released *Deep Blue* in 2010 through Resist Records and Epitaph Records. It served as the Australian metalcore band's third studio album. The record was a massive success, debuting at number 2 on the Australian ARIA Charts.

Vocalist Winston McLean described *Deep Blue* as a conceptual album centered around themes of the ocean, isolation, and a disconnect from humanity. The lyrics explore a dark, atmospheric narrative regarding mankind's relationship with nature. It builds on the aggressive breakdowns of their earlier work while introducing these deeper conceptual elements.

*Deep Blue* was produced by Joe Barresi, a highly respected producer known for his work with bands like Tool and Queens of the Stone Age. The album was recorded at various studios in the United States. Barresi's production gave the record a thick, heavy, and incredibly polished sound.

While it did not win a major international Grammy, *Deep Blue* was critically acclaimed and performed exceptionally well commercially, debuting at number 2 in Australia. The album features fan-favorite tracks like "Sleepwalker" and "Karma." It helped Parkway Drive transition from local Australian heroes to an internationally recognized touring act.