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Hate Yourself with Style

Clawfinger · 2005

39 min · 11 tracks · nu metal · rap metal

Aggressive riffs and rap-infused vocals collide in a confrontational exploration of identity and societal issues.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its controversial themes, particularly evident in tracks like 'Right to Rape', which sparked discussions on censorship and artistic expression. While it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it reinforced Clawfinger's position as provocateurs within the nu metal genre, appealing to a niche audience seeking deeper lyrical content.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels short, punchy listening sessions confrontational lyrical themes
Context
Released in 2005, 'Hate Yourself with Style' marked Clawfinger's return after a four-year hiatus following their album 'Zeros & Heroes' (2001). By this time, the band was navigating a shifting musical landscape that saw nu metal's peak and subsequent decline, making their aggressive sound both a reflection and an outlier in the evolving scene.
Stylistic neighbors
P.O.D.· Tech N9ne· Cypress Hill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Faggot in You Standout 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 Standout 4:31
  • 7 What We've Got Is What You're Getting 2:22
  • 8 Sick of Myself 3:22
  • 9 Hypocrite Standout 3:04
  • 10 Without a Case 3:40
  • 11 God Is Dead 4:44

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