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Hotel Kalifornia

Hollywood Undead · 2022

43 min · 14 tracks · nu metal

A chaotic fusion of rap rock and nu metal, underscored by aggressive beats and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    CHAOS Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    World War Me — This track encapsulates the internal struggles and societal pressures that define much of the album, featuring a compelling balance of melodic hooks and aggressive verses.
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    Go to War — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song stands out as a rallying cry against personal and external conflicts, embodying the album's themes of resilience.
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    Ruin My Life — This track highlights vulnerability through its introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, illustrating a pivotal emotional moment within the album's narrative arc.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • front-loaded energetic bursts
  • quick hits of defiance
  • raw emotional anthems for release
  • short tracks for instant gratification

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • want slow, reflective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution of sound in the later stages of their career.
Themes
societal pressures· internal conflict· California chaos
Career context
Released on August 12, 2022, Hotel Kalifornia marks Hollywood Undead's fifth studio album, following their 2020 release, New Empire, Vol. 1. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their blend of genres while navigating the evolving landscape of rock music and maintaining a dedicated fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn
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Tracklist

  • 1 CHAOS Start here 3:04
  • 2 World War Me 3:10
  • 3 Ruin My Life 3:03
  • 4 Hourglass 2:43
  • 5 Go to War 2:46
  • 6 Alone at the Top 3:45
  • 7 Wild in These Streets 3:24
  • 8 Dangerous 3:24
  • 9 Lion Eyes 2:58
  • 10 Trap God 3:04
  • 11 Happy When I Die 2:32
  • 12 Reclaim 3:14
  • 13 City of the Dead 2:53
  • 14 Alright 3:29

What to play next

New Empire, Vol. 2
Listen next

New Empire, Vol. 2

2020

Continues the modern sound and themes explored in Hotel Kalifornia.
New Empire, Vol. 1
Go back to

New Empire, Vol. 1

2020

Sets the stage for the evolution leading to Hotel Kalifornia.
Full Hollywood Undead discography Where to start with Hollywood Undead Artists like Hollywood Undead
nu metal rap rock

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