What does Day of the Dead sound like?

A chaotic blend of rap-rock and nu-metal, infused with dark humor and introspective lyrics. Rooted in nu metal and rap rock. Start with "Usual Suspects".

Is Day of the Dead a good place to start with Hollywood Undead?

Yes, Day of the Dead is recommended as a starting point for new Hollywood Undead listeners. A chaotic blend of rap-rock and nu-metal, infused with dark humor and introspective lyrics. Released on March 31, 2015, Day of the Dead marked Hollywood Undead's fourth studio album. This release followed their commercial success with Notes from the Underground in 2013 and showcased their evolving sound as they navigated a changing music landscape.

Who is Day of the Dead for?

Day of the Dead works well if you're into raucous energy for group listening, steady flow with varied intensity and cathartic release for frustration.

How many songs are on Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead has 17 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Day of the Dead

Hollywood Undead · 2015

66 min · 17 tracks · nu metal

A chaotic blend of rap-rock and nu-metal, infused with dark humor and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Day of the Dead — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of mortality and celebration, blending haunting melodies with a driving beat that exemplifies their signature style.
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Usual Suspects Start here — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its aggressive lyrics and energetic instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to fuse rap and rock seamlessly.
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Party by Myself — This song stands out for its introspective look at loneliness amidst chaos, contrasting the party atmosphere often associated with their music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive rap-rock with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid-fire rapping, setting a chaotic tone.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements alongside traditional rock instrumentation, creating a layered sound.
The lyrics often shift between dark humor and introspective themes, with some songs featuring multiple vocalists trading verses.
The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

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

raucous energy for group listening
steady flow with varied intensity
cathartic release for frustration
party-ready anthems for celebration
gritty narratives for emotional connection

Maybe skip if you

seekers of soft melodies
prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog but not a standout for new listeners or critical acclaim.
Themes: societal expectations· mortality celebration
Career context: Released on March 31, 2015, Day of the Dead marked Hollywood Undead's fourth studio album. This release followed their commercial success with Notes from the Underground in 2013 and showcased their evolving sound as they navigated a changing music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn