Aftertaste
Helmet · 1997
40 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore · noise rock
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and biting lyrics that capture a gritty post-hardcore ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, impactful listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective mood exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Aftertaste' was released in January 1997, Helmet was navigating a pivotal moment in their career following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Betty'. This release marked a shift towards a more concise, aggressive sound as they sought to redefine their identity amid changing musical landscapes. 'Aftertaste' would ultimately be their last studio album before a hiatus, signaling both an end and a transformation for the band.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pure 3:32
- 2 Renovation 2:55
- 3 Exactly What You Wanted 2:36
- 4 Like I Care 3:19
- 5 Driving Nowhere 4:19
- 6 Birth Defect 2:31
- 7 Broadcast Emotion 2:44
- 8 It’s Easy to Get Bored 3:26
- 9 Diet Aftertaste 3:16
- 10 Harmless 2:58
- 11 (High) Visibility 2:41
- 12 Insatiable 2:34
- 13 Crisis King 3:54
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