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Adderall

Slipknot · 2023

19 min · 6 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal

Aggressive riffs and chaotic rhythms converge with introspective lyrics, revealing a darker emotional landscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief but intense listening experience
  • chaotic rhythms with introspective themes
  • front-loaded energy that captivates
  • dark emotional exploration in lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer album formats
  • seek lighthearted or upbeat content

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after lineup changes, showcasing continued exploration of themes.
Themes
mental health struggles· self-medication chaos· introspective aggression
Career context
Released on June 9, 2023, 'Adderall' is Slipknot's first EP since their last studio album in 2019, marking a return to the music scene after several years of lineup changes and individual projects. This release reflects their evolution while retaining the signature sound that defined their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
If this clicks, go next to
We Are Not Your Kind — Continues the aggressive sound and emotional depth found in Adderall.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Issues by Korn — Combines aggressive grooves with deeply personal lyrics, exploring inner turmoil and chaos.
Diamond Eyes by Deftones — Shares a blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting emotional depth and intensity.
L.D. 50 by Mudvayne — Features complex rhythms and dark themes, merging aggression with introspective lyrical content.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Adderall (No intro)".

  • 1 Death March 1:04
  • 2 Adderall (No intro) Start here 4:36
  • 3 Adderall (Rough demo) 3:43
  • 4 Red or Redder 0:25
  • 5 Adderall (instrumental) 5:43
  • 6 Hard to Be Here 3:48

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Slipknot's catalog. Marks a return after lineup changes, showcasing continued exploration of themes.

We Are Not Your Kind
Listen next

We Are Not Your Kind

2019

Continues the aggressive sound and emotional depth found in Adderall.
The End, So Far
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The End, So Far

2022

Sets the stage with a similar intensity and thematic exploration.
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