Amen
Amen · 1999
53 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk · alternative metal
A ferocious blend of hardcore punk and alternative metal that confronts societal decay with unfiltered intensity.
Why this album works
The album gained notable attention for its raw energy and controversial themes, contributing to the rise of the nu-metal movement. Despite mixed reviews, it has influenced numerous bands within the hardcore punk and alternative metal scenes, reflecting a cultural moment where aggression and authenticity were highly valued.
- Best for
- ferocious intensity that challenges norms dynamic shifts in emotional weight quick bursts of cathartic energy
- Context
- Amen's self-titled album, released in 1999, marked a pivotal moment as their debut under a major label after establishing themselves in the underground scene. Following their earlier EPs, this album showcased their aggressive sound and lyrical exploration of taboo topics, positioning Amen as a distinctive voice in the late '90s rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Morello· Carajo· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coma America Standout 2:18
- 2 Down Human 3:44
- 3 Drive 3:08
- 4 No Cure for the Pure 3:23
- 5 When a Man Dies a Woman 3:30
- 6 Unclean 2:50
- 7 I Don't Sleep 2:25
- 8 TV Womb 2:38
- 9 Private 3:12
- 10 Everything Is Untrue 4:19
- 11 The Last Time 2:16
- 12 Fevered 2:28
- 13 Broken Design 2:24
- 14 Resignation / Naked and Violent 4:07
- 15 Whores of Hollywood Standout 1:45
- 16 Lovers Are Killer 2:55
- 17 Life Crime 1:23
- 18 Black God Standout 4:14
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