Endangered Species cover

Endangered Species

Flaw · 2004

49 min · 12 tracks · nu metal

A blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, reflecting the turmoil of personal and societal struggles within the nu metal framework.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Medicate — This opening track combines heavy guitar work with an urgent vocal delivery that encapsulates the album's exploration of inner struggles and addiction.
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    Endangered Species — The title track delves into themes of personal and social extinction, using powerful imagery that reflects broader anxieties about identity and survival.
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    Wait for Me — With its poignant lyrics and melodic hooks, this track showcases the band's ability to balance heaviness with emotional vulnerability, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Worlds Divide — This song presents a more introspective side of Flaw, addressing division and conflict while maintaining their signature sound, reflecting the internal battles many face.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

38 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album features varied tempos and vocal styles but lacks standout compositions that elevate it in the nu metal genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Medicate', that sets a fast tempo, but the pace fluctuates significantly throughout the record.
  • The last three tracks slow down considerably, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier aggression.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Medicate 3:31
  • 2 Endangered Species 3:45
  • 3 Recognize 4:10
  • 4 Wait for Me 4:32
  • 5 Many Faces 3:59
  • 6 All the Worst 3:57
  • 7 You've Changed 3:48
  • 8 Turn the Tables 3:13
  • 9 Worlds Divide 5:31
  • 10 Decide 4:52
  • 11 Final Cry 4:07
  • 12 Not Enough 4:25

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