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Desperate Measures

Hollywood Undead · 2009

44 min · 13 tracks · nu metal · rap rock

A raucous blend of rap rock and nu metal, driven by aggressive beats and anthemic hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy anthems for crowds
  • dynamic energy flow throughout
  • live tracks capturing raw intensity
  • for party ignition

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking mellow, quiet moments
  • prefer lengthy, contemplative listens

Where this album fits

Themes
Hollywood nightlife· self-destructive behavior· party culture chaos
Career context
Released on November 10, 2009, 'Desperate Measures' was Hollywood Undead's first album after their breakthrough debut, 'Swan Songs'. The band was establishing their sound in the nu metal scene, following the success of their previous work that had garnered a dedicated fanbase and commercial attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Park — Shares aggressive beats and introspective themes about personal struggle and societal issues.
The Paramour Sessions by Papa Roach — Explores chaotic party culture and self-destructive behavior with a mix of nu metal and rap influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dove and Grenade 2:54
  • 2 Tear It Up 3:14
  • 3 Shout at the Devil 3:20
  • 4 Immigrant Song 2:40
  • 5 Bad Town 2:44
  • 6 El Urgencia 3:44
  • 7 Everywhere I Go (Castle Renholdër remix) 3:30
  • 8 Undead (live) 4:48
  • 9 Sell Your Soul (live) 3:23
  • 10 California (live) 3:20
  • 11 Black Dahlia (live) 3:55
  • 12 Everywhere I Go (live) 3:44
  • 13 No. 5 (live) 3:29

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