Felons and Revolutionaries cover

Felons and Revolutionaries

Dope · 1999

47 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · industrial metal

Aggressive riffs and raw lyrics collide, embodying the angst of late '90s alternative metal culture.

Why this album works

'Felons and Revolutionaries' garnered attention for its unfiltered lyrics and heavy sound, entering the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The single 'Debonaire' became a signature track for the band, highlighting their impact on the alternative metal landscape of the late '90s.
Best for
short, punchy listening sessions angsty emotional release intense background energy
Context
Released in 1999, 'Felons and Revolutionaries' was Dope's debut album, emerging from the burgeoning nu-metal scene. At this point, the band sought to carve out their identity amidst a wave of similar acts, leveraging industrial influences to distinguish their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Skillet· Rob Zombie· Spineshank

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pig Society 3:13
  • 2 Debonaire Standout 2:33
  • 3 Everything Sucks 2:55
  • 4 Sick 3:11
  • 5 Kimberly’s Ghost 3:18
  • 6 Spine for You 4:39
  • 7 One Fix 3:41
  • 8 Fuck Tha Police Standout 4:04
  • 9 Intervention 2:45
  • 10 America the Pitiful Standout 2:42
  • 11 Shit Life 4:13
  • 12 Wake Up 3:20
  • 13 I Am Nothing 4:17
  • 14 You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 2:43

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