Is Infest a good place to start with Papa Roach?

Yes, Infest is recommended as a starting point for new Papa Roach listeners. Raw energy and angst collide in a sonic landscape marked by heavy riffs, explosive hooks, and confessional lyrics. Released on February 24, 2000, 'Infest' was Papa Roach's major-label debut, following their independent album 'Old Friends from Young Years'. This record catapulted them into the mainstream nu-metal scene, solidifying their presence with both commercial success and critical acclaim.

Infest works well if you're into intense emotional releases, short, impactful listening sessions and dynamic and aggressive energy.

How many songs are on Infest?

Infest has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Infest

Papa Roach · 2000

45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Raw energy and angst collide in a sonic landscape marked by heavy riffs, explosive hooks, and confessional lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Last Resort Start here — This track encapsulates the album's emotional intensity, addressing themes of desperation and mental health that struck a chord with listeners worldwide.
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Broken Home — With its poignant lyrics exploring familial strife, this song showcases the band's ability to blend personal narrative with hard-hitting instrumentation.
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Between Angels and Insects — This track stands out for its intricate lyrical commentary on societal pressures, paired with a dynamic musical composition that showcases the band's versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines raw energy with emotional themes, making it a notable entry in the nu-metal genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features aggressive guitar riffs and a rapid-fire vocal delivery, setting a high-energy tone.
Tracks like 'Last Resort' and 'Between Angels and Insects' utilize dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating tension and release.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intense emotional releases
short, impactful listening sessions
dynamic and aggressive energy
cathartic expressions of frustration

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Papa Roach's major-label debut and established their mainstream presence.
Career context: Released on February 24, 2000, 'Infest' was Papa Roach's major-label debut, following their independent album 'Old Friends from Young Years'. This record catapulted them into the mainstream nu-metal scene, solidifying their presence with both commercial success and critical acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors: Linkin Park· Korn· Limp Bizkit