Big Tings
Skindred · 2018
37 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A vibrant fusion of heavy metal and ragga influences, pulsating with energy and dynamic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Tings — The title track encapsulates the album's high-energy spirit with its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Machine — This song features a driving rhythm and powerful lyrics that address themes of resilience and strength, making it a standout anthem for fans.
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Loud and Clear — With its infectious chorus and uplifting message, this track exemplifies Skindred's talent for crafting empowering anthems while maintaining their distinct sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends metal and reggae elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a heavy guitar riff layered with reggae-inspired rhythms, establishing its genre-blending approach immediately.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, typical of reggae, alongside aggressive metal instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo energy
- party-ready anthems for gatherings
- empowering tracks for motivation
- feel-good vibes for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Big Tings is Skindred's fifth studio album, arriving after the 2015 album Volume. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound that blends metal with reggae elements, further establishing their niche within the alternative metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Reel Big Fish· P.O.D.· Hed PE
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Machine
The section where the vocalist shifts from powerful declarations to a more introspective tone highlights personal struggles amid external pressures.
This contrast deepens the emotional impact, allowing listeners to engage with both vulnerability and strength in a single narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Tings 3:34
- 2 That’s My Jam 3:16
- 3 Machine 3:32
- 4 Last Chance 3:59
- 5 Tell Me 4:41
- 6 Loud and Clear 3:31
- 7 Alive 3:21
- 8 All This Time 3:02
- 9 Broken Glass 3:53
- 10 Saying It Now 4:34
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