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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic energy release
  • high-energy sing-along moments
  • for workout motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer subtle, quiet sounds
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
Korn· Linkin Park· Slipknot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Counterfeit 5:08
  • 2 Faith 2:26
  • 3 Nookie 4:26
  • 4 Break Stuff 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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