Hate Yourself with Style
Clawfinger · 2005
39 min · 11 tracks · nu metal
Aggressive riffs collide with provocative lyrics, embodying a raw and confrontational nu metal ethos that challenges societal norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Right to Rape — This track stands out for its unapologetic confrontation of serious societal issues, using shock value to challenge listeners’ perceptions of consent and power dynamics.
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The Faggot in You — Bold and provocative, this song tackles themes of homophobia and self-acceptance, making it a powerful anthem for marginalized voices within the genre.
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God Is Dead — This closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of disillusionment and rebellion against authority, utilizing heavy instrumentation to emphasize its message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and provocative lyrics reflect its nu metal roots but lack significant innovation or lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive guitar riffs that are consistently heavy across all tracks, with a notable emphasis on rhythm and groove.
- Lyrical themes often tackle controversial subjects, with several tracks employing a confrontational tone that challenges societal norms.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics, particularly in tracks like 'God Is Dead'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, punchy listening sessions
- confrontational lyrical themes
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, 'Hate Yourself with Style' marked Clawfinger's fifth studio album during a period of declining popularity after their peak in the late '90s. By this time, they had shifted their sound further into the realm of rap metal, looking to reinvigorate their audience amid a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Limp Bizkit· Korn· Linkin Park
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Right to Rape
The verses starkly describe the consequences of power imbalances while directly confronting societal complacency regarding sexual violence.
The choice to tackle such a taboo subject head-on creates a jarring contrast with typical lyrical themes in music, forcing listeners to confront uncomfortable truths.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Faggot in You 3:26
- 2 Hate Yourself With Style 3:44
- 3 Dirty Lies 2:58
- 4 The Best & The Worst 3:48
- 5 Breakout (Embrace the Child Inside You) 3:41
- 6 Right to Rape 4:31
- 7 What We've Got Is What You're Getting 2:22
- 8 Sick of Myself 3:22
- 9 Hypocrite 3:04
- 10 Without a Case 3:40
- 11 God Is Dead 4:44
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