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Beneath... Between... Beyond...

Static-X · 2004

61 min · 18 tracks · nu metal

A relentless fusion of aggressive rhythms and haunting melodies, embodying the industrial metal sound that Static-X pioneered.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Breathe Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Push It (JB’s Death Trance mix) — This remix reinvigorates a classic track with new energy, demonstrating how Static-X could adapt their existing material while appealing to fans of electronic elements.
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    Deliver Me — With its driving beat and raw emotion, this track encapsulates the band's ability to balance aggression with melody, making it a standout on the album.
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    So Real — This song showcases dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, illustrating the band's range and evolution at this stage in their career.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Static-X's signature sound but lacks cohesion due to the inclusion of remixes and demos.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, while the second half introduces remixes and demos that shift the sonic landscape.
  • Several tracks feature repetitive hooks and choruses that emphasize the industrial metal sound, making them memorable but also somewhat formulaic.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • short, punchy song structures
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • intense workout motivation
  • high-energy listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, not a standout for new listeners or major recognition.
Themes
industrial chaos· electronic remix culture· raw emotional struggle
Career context
Released on July 20, 2004, 'Beneath... Between... Beyond...' marked Static-X's fourth studio album during a period of transition following their previous release, 'Shadow Zone' in 2003. This album saw the band experimenting with remixes and demos while solidifying their presence in the nu metal and industrial scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Ministry· Mudvayne

Tracklist

  • 1 Breathe Start here 2:32
  • 2 Deliver Me 2:37
  • 3 Anything but This 4:03
  • 4 S.O.M. 3:22
  • 5 Down 3:15
  • 6 Head 2:46
  • 7 So Real 5:41
  • 8 Crash 3:35
  • 9 Push It (JB’s Death Trance mix) 3:32
  • 10 I’m With Stupid (Paul Barker remix) 4:32
  • 11 Burning Inside 4:14
  • 12 Behind the Wall of Sleep 3:32
  • 13 Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment 2:03
  • 14 I Am (demo) 2:55
  • 15 Love Dump (demo) 4:28
  • 16 Get to the Gone (demo) 2:30
  • 17 New Pain (demo) 2:49
  • 18 Otsegolectric (demo) 2:53

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