Born Annoying cover

Born Annoying

Helmet · 1995

36 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore · noise rock

Raw guitar riffs and chaotic rhythms clash with disaffected vocals, defining the sound of '90s alternative metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with chaotic peaks
  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • disaffected vocals for rebellious spirit
  • raw riffs for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, smooth sounds
  • seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Born Annoying' is Helmet's third studio album and follows their breakthrough album 'Meantime.' At this point in their career, Helmet had solidified their place in the alternative metal scene, but they were also exploring more experimental sounds and varied song structures that would challenge mainstream expectations.
Stylistic neighbors
Quicksand· Unsane· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Born Annoying (1989) 6:03
  • 2 Rumble 2:26
  • 3 Shirley MacLaine 6:19
  • 4 Geisha to Go 3:29
  • 5 Taken 1:53
  • 6 Your Head 3:20
  • 7 Oven 1:20
  • 8 No Nicky No 2:17
  • 9 Primitive 3:57
  • 10 Born Annoying (1993) 4:57

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