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Gift

Taproot · 2000

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal

Raw emotion and heavy riffs intertwine with melodic hooks to create an alternative metal anthem.

Gift is an album by Taproot, released in 2000. Raw emotion and heavy riffs intertwine with melodic hooks to create an alternative metal anthem. Upon its release, 'Gift' debuted at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound. The album helped solidify Taproot's place in the nu-metal wave of the early 2000s and has influenced a generation of bands seeking to merge melody with heaviness. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gift sound like?

Raw emotion and heavy riffs intertwine with melodic hooks to create an alternative metal anthem. Rooted in alternative metal.

What makes Gift by Taproot notable?

Upon its release, 'Gift' debuted at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound. The album helped solidify Taproot's place in the nu-metal wave of the early 2000s and has influenced a generation of bands seeking to merge melody with heaviness. Released on June 27, 2000, 'Gift' was Taproot's debut studio album after their earlier EP 'Taproot'. The album marked their entry into the mainstream alternative metal scene, gaining traction with its blend of emotional lyrics and aggressive instrumentals as they looked to establish themselves among contemporaries like Linkin Park and Deftones.

How many songs are on Gift?

Gift has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·43:30

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

  • 1 Smile Standout 3:33
  • 2 Again & Again Standout 3:56
  • 3 Emotional Times 3:03
  • 4 Now 3:23
  • 5 1 Nite Stand 3:40
  • 6 Believed Standout 4:02
  • 7 Mentobe 3:38
  • 8 I 4:14
  • 9 Mirror’s Reflection 3:11
  • 10 Dragged Down 3:31
  • 11 Comeback 4:24
  • 12 Impact 2:49

Release Date

June 27, 2000

Genre

alternative metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

43 min 30 sec