Clayman cover

Clayman

In Flames · 2000

44 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a powerful yet accessible soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective mood exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Clayman' marked In Flames' sixth studio album and followed their breakthrough record 'Whoracle'. At this point, the band had solidified their status within the melodic death metal genre and began to experiment with more mainstream elements, paving the way for future releases that would expand their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork· Arch Enemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bullet Ride 4:41
  • 2 Pinball Map 4:10
  • 3 Only for the Weak 4:59
  • 4 ...as the Future Repeats Today 3:29
  • 5 Square Nothing 3:59
  • 6 Clayman 3:29
  • 7 Satellites and Astronauts 5:02
  • 8 Brush the Dust Away 3:16
  • 9 Swim 3:16
  • 10 Suburban Me 3:38
  • 11 Another Day in Quicksand 3:56

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