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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.
Stylistic neighbors
Quicksand· Unsane· Fugazi

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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