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American Tragedy

Hollywood Undead · 2011

51 min · 14 tracks · nu metal · rap rock

An explosive blend of rap rock and nu metal that captures youthful angst and defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for active listening
  • youthful angst and defiance
  • sing-along energy with friends
  • mid-tempo flow for focus
  • cathartic release of frustration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
mortality and despair· Hollywood party culture
Career context
Released in early 2011, 'American Tragedy' is Hollywood Undead's second studio album, following their successful debut, 'Swan Songs.' At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the nu metal scene, expanding their sound while retaining the aggressive lyrical themes that initially drew fans to them.
Stylistic neighbors
Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn
Sounds like this from elsewhere
A Thousand Suns by Linkin Park — Shares similar themes of inner turmoil with a blend of electronic elements and aggressive instrumentation.
The Drug in Me Is You by Falling in Reverse — Combines rap-infused rock with intense emotional narratives, echoing youthful rebellion and angst.
Getting Away with Murder by Papa Roach — Explores themes of defiance and personal struggle through a mix of hard rock and nu metal influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Been to Hell 3:26
  • 2 Apologize 3:28
  • 3 Comin’ In Hot 3:44
  • 4 My Town 3:38
  • 5 I Don’t Wanna Die 4:00
  • 6 Hear Me Now 3:38
  • 7 Gangsta Sexy 3:56
  • 8 Glory 3:36
  • 9 Lights Out 3:55
  • 10 Coming Back Down 3:24
  • 11 Bullet 3:19
  • 12 Levitate 3:29
  • 13 Pour Me 4:05
  • 14 Tendencies 3:33

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