What makes Is This Room Getting Smaller by Onesidezero notable?

The album received positive critical reception, with notable mentions in publications like Alternative Press, which praised its raw energy and emotional depth. It also contributed to the burgeoning alternative metal genre during a time when bands like Linkin Park and Deftones were gaining popularity, helping to define the sound of early 2000s rock. Is This Room Getting Smaller marks Onesidezero's debut album, released in 2001 after the band's formation in the late 1990s. At this stage, they were establishing their presence in the alternative metal scene, following a series of local performances that helped them build a loyal fanbase.

How many songs are on Is This Room Getting Smaller?

Is This Room Getting Smaller has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Is This Room Getting Smaller

Onesidezero · 2001

52 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal

A gritty fusion of heavy guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that captures the angst of early 2000s alternative metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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New World Order — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics that critique societal norms, embodying the band's ethos and connecting with listeners' frustrations.
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Shed the Skin — With its dynamic shifts between quiet introspection and explosive choruses, this song highlights Onesidezero's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Awake — The reflective nature of this track showcases the band’s lyrical depth and earnestness, providing a moment of vulnerability amidst heavier compositions.
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Holding Cell — This song combines catchy hooks with darker themes, demonstrating Onesidezero's knack for creating accessible yet complex music that resonates with their audience.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

The Day We Lied

The contemplative bridge addresses disillusionment directly, shifting away from personal narrative to a broader commentary on trust and betrayal.

This move expands the song's emotional scope by transitioning from individual experience to collective sentiment, enhancing its thematic weight.

Tracklist

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

1 Instead Laugh 5:34
2 Holding Cell 3:37
3 New World Order 3:31
4 A Point in Time 3:58
5 Tapwater 4:04
6 Shed the Skin 4:12
7 Awake 3:49
8 The Day We Lied 3:34
9 Soak 2:54
10 Eight 4:41
11 Never Ending 5:06
12 Underground 7:21

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