Don't Give Me Names cover

Don't Give Me Names

Guano Apes · 2000

61 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · nu metal

Energetic riffs merge with powerful vocals, creating a vibrant nu-metal landscape that captures youthful defiance.

Why this album works

This album solidified Guano Apes' presence in the nu-metal genre, featuring chart-topping singles such as 'Big in Japan,' which became a significant hit across Europe. The album received notable acclaim for its energetic sound and lyrical depth, helping to define the late '90s and early 2000s alternative rock movement.
Career context
Released in May 2000, 'Don't Give Me Names' was Guano Apes' second studio album, following their debut, 'Proud Like a God', which had established them in the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was experiencing burgeoning popularity in Europe, riding the wave of success from their earlier hits like 'Open Your Eyes.'
Stylistic neighbors
Beatsteaks· Deus· Reamonn· Tokio Hotel· Bela B· Moby· Radiohead· Green Day

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lords of the Boards 3:48
  • 2 Innocent Greed Standout 3:50
  • 3 No Speech 3:30
  • 4 Big in Japan Standout 2:48
  • 5 Money & Milk Standout 2:38
  • 6 Living in a Lie 4:33
  • 7 Dodel Up 3:38
  • 8 I Want It 3:18
  • 9 Heaven 4:59
  • 10 Mine All Mine 3:48
  • 11 Too Close to Leave 3:32
  • 12 Gogan 2:48
  • 13 Anne Claire 5:41
  • 14 Ain't Got Time 2:43
  • 15 Living in a Lie (unplugged) 4:27
  • 16 Anne Claire (unplugged) 5:08

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