A Nicer Shade of Red
Rollins Band · 2001
62 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore
An intense blend of raw energy and introspective lyrics, driven by heavy guitars and dynamic rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intense energy for cathartic release
- reflective moments amidst raw power
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, evolving compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2001, 'A Nicer Shade of Red' was Rollins Band's first album after a four-year hiatus following 'Get Some Go Again'. By this time, frontman Henry Rollins had solidified his reputation as a spoken word artist and cultural commentator, adding depth to the band's lyrical themes. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into alternative metal while retaining their post-hardcore roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Much Rock and Roll 3:50
- 2 Marcus Has the Evil in Him 4:01
- 3 Nowhere to Go but Inside 3:04
- 4 10x 2:57
- 5 Always the Same 1:56
- 6 Soul Implant 4:57
- 7 Raped 3:43
- 8 Ain’t It Fun 5:47
- 9 You Lost Me 4:18
- 10 Stone Washed Clean 3:25
- 11 A Life Denied 4:37
- 12 Your Number Is One (long version) 7:02
- 13 Such a Drag / [unknown] 12:55
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