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Humanoid

Accept · 2024

51 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

A powerful blend of classic heavy metal riffs and modern sonic experimentation that pushes the genre's boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Diving into Sin Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Humanoid — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of humanity and technology, featuring intense guitar work and dynamic vocals that drive home its narrative.
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    Frankenstein — Drawing from literary themes, this track stands out with its aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, showcasing Accept's ability to merge storytelling with heavy metal.
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    Mind Games — With its intricate guitar solos and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band's musical prowess while addressing psychological themes relevant to modern society.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
  • visceral riffs for headbanging
  • futuristic themes evoke imagination

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek soft, melodic sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Shows a deliberate evolution in sound, pushing genre boundaries after a hiatus.
Themes
futuristic dystopia· industrial landscapes
Career context
Humanoid marks Accept's return after a six-year hiatus since their last album, The Rise of Chaos (2017). This release signifies an artistic evolution for the band, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their heavy metal roots. With lineup changes in previous years, this album also represents a renewed commitment to their signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Helloween
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Tracklist

  • 1 Diving into Sin Start here 4:00
  • 2 Humanoid 4:35
  • 3 Frankenstein 4:14
  • 4 Man Up 5:08
  • 5 The Reckoning 4:34
  • 6 Nobody Gets Out Alive 4:06
  • 7 Ravages of Time 4:15
  • 8 Unbreakable 4:53
  • 9 Hard Times 3:41
  • 10 Mind Games 4:05
  • 11 Straight Up Jack 3:27
  • 12 Southside of Hell 4:56

What to play next

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Too Mean to Die

2021

It maintains a similar blend of classic metal and modern elements, offering continuity.
Blind Rage
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Blind Rage

2014

This album sets the stage with a strong heavy metal foundation that leads into Humanoid's experimentation.
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