Icon
Limp Bizkit · 2011
47 min · 11 tracks · nu metal · rapcore
A blend of aggressive riffs and rap-infused vocals that encapsulates the chaotic energy of early 2000s nu metal.
Why this album works
'Icon' not only reached commercial success by charting on Billboard's Top Rock Albums but also served as a cultural touchstone for listeners who grew up in the nu metal era. The compilation highlights the band's pivotal tracks, reinforcing their influence on subsequent artists and movements within the rock genre.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks cathartic energy release high-energy sing-along moments
- Context
- Released on July 19, 2011, 'Icon' is a compilation album by Limp Bizkit that marks a retrospective look at their career during a period of relative quiet following their last studio album in 2005. At this time, the band was attempting a comeback as they navigated the changing landscape of rock music, leveraging nostalgia for their signature sound while re-engaging with fans after years of inactivity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Moby· Green Day· Beck· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Counterfeit Standout 5:08
- 2 Faith 2:26
- 3 Nookie Standout 4:26
- 4 Break Stuff Standout 2:46
- 5 Re-Arranged 5:54
- 6 Take a Look Around 5:19
- 7 Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle) 3:33
- 8 My Way 4:33
- 9 Eat You Alive 3:56
- 10 Behind Blue Eyes 4:29
- 11 The Truth 5:25
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