What makes Day of the Dead by Hollywood Undead notable?

Day of the Dead debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, marking a continued presence in mainstream music for Hollywood Undead. The album's title track garnered attention for its provocative themes surrounding death and celebration, contributing to discussions about mortality in popular culture. Released as Hollywood Undead's third studio album, Day of the Dead followed their commercial success with Notes from the Underground in 2013. The band was solidifying their place in the nu metal and rap rock scenes, experimenting with darker themes and a more refined sound as they evolved beyond their earlier work.

How many songs are on Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Day of the Dead

Hollywood Undead · 2014

3 min · 1 track · nu metal

A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and rap verses that captures the violent energy of urban life.

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Day of the Dead — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on mortality and revelry, merging heavy instrumentation with sharp rap verses to engage listeners emotionally and viscerally.

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Continued mainstream presence after prior commercial success.
Themes: mortality celebration· chaotic nightlife
Career context: Released as Hollywood Undead's third studio album, Day of the Dead followed their commercial success with Notes from the Underground in 2013. The band was solidifying their place in the nu metal and rap rock scenes, experimenting with darker themes and a more refined sound as they evolved beyond their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn