Is Adderall a good place to start with Slipknot?

Yes, Adderall is recommended as a starting point for new Slipknot listeners. An intense exploration of mental struggle, blending ferocious riffs with introspective lyrics and relentless percussion. Released on June 9, 2023, 'Adderall' is Slipknot's first EP since the departure of drummer Jay Weinberg, marking a significant shift in their sound. This project follows their 2019 album 'We Are Not Your Kind', reflecting the band's ongoing evolution and experimentation with themes of mental health and personal turmoil.

Adderall works well if you're into brief but intense listening experience, chaotic rhythms with introspective themes and front-loaded energy that captivates.

How many songs are on Adderall?

Adderall has 6 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Adderall

Slipknot · 2023

19 min · 6 tracks · alternative metal

An intense exploration of mental struggle, blending ferocious riffs with introspective lyrics and relentless percussion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Adderall (No intro) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Adderall — The title track encapsulates the EP's core themes, presenting a raw and unfiltered examination of addiction and mental struggle through aggressive instrumentation.
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Hard to Be Here — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics that reflect feelings of isolation and despair, combined with a powerful vocal delivery that enhances its emotional weight.
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Death March — Opening the EP with a brief yet impactful piece, this track sets the tone for the themes explored throughout the release, establishing an immediate sense of urgency.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The EP blends intense instrumentation with introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion due to its mixed production styles.

What we noticed

The first track, 'Death March', opens with a slow build-up before launching into aggressive riffs and rapid percussion.
The final track, 'Hard to Be Here', shifts to a more melodic approach, providing a moment of introspection amidst the heavier sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

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

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
Moods: Aggressive· Introspective
Career context: Released on June 9, 2023, 'Adderall' is Slipknot's first EP since the departure of drummer Jay Weinberg, marking a significant shift in their sound. This project follows their 2019 album 'We Are Not Your Kind', reflecting the band's ongoing evolution and experimentation with themes of mental health and personal turmoil.
Stylistic neighbors: Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down