Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water cover

Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

Limp Bizkit · 2000

75 min · 15 tracks · nu metal · rapcore

Aggressive rap-rock energy collides with catchy hooks and an unabashedly brash attitude throughout the album.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its immense popularity upon release. Its controversial title and lyrics sparked discussions about censorship and artistic expression, contributing to the band's notoriety within the music industry. Additionally, the album's single 'Rollin’' became a defining anthem of the era, influencing countless bands in the nu metal scene.
Career context
When 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water' was released in October 2000, Limp Bizkit was riding high on the success of their breakthrough album, 'Significant Other'. This third studio album solidified their position in mainstream rock and nu metal, following a whirlwind of popularity driven by hits like 'Nookie' and 'Faith'. The band aimed to push boundaries further while maintaining their signature sound, marking a peak in their commercial influence.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:18
  • 2 Hot Dog 3:50
  • 3 My Generation Standout 3:41
  • 4 Full Nelson 4:07
  • 5 My Way 4:32
  • 6 Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle) Standout 3:33
  • 7 Livin’ It Up 4:24
  • 8 The One 5:43
  • 9 Getcha Groove On 4:29
  • 10 Take a Look Around 5:21
  • 11 It’ll Be OK 5:06
  • 12 Boiler Standout 7:00
  • 13 Hold On 5:47
  • 14 Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle) 6:22
  • 15 Outro 9:49

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