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Kill the Headlights

Adema · 2007

39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal

A pulsating blend of alternative metal and rock with introspective lyrics and anthemic hooks.

Why this album works

'Kill the Headlights' marked a notable return to form for Adema, highlighting their resilience in a changing musical landscape. The album resonated with fans and received a mix of critical responses, reflecting the band's struggle to maintain relevance in a genre that was evolving rapidly during the mid-2000s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo reflective moments an anthemic sing-along vibe for late-night drives
Context
Released on August 21, 2007, 'Kill the Headlights' is Adema's fourth studio album, following 2005's 'Unlock the Shrine.' By this time, the band was navigating lineup changes and a shift in sound as they sought to reclaim their place in the alternative metal scene after a period of relative obscurity.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· P.O.D.· Tom Morello

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cold and Jaded Standout 3:27
  • 2 Brand New Thing 3:43
  • 3 Open Till Midnight 3:45
  • 4 Waiting for Daylight 3:02
  • 5 Days Go By 3:55
  • 6 Prelude 0:28
  • 7 All These Years 3:05
  • 8 What Doesn’t Kill Us Standout 3:37
  • 9 Invisible Standout 4:00
  • 10 Black Clouds 3:33
  • 11 Los Angeles 3:38
  • 12 The Losers 3:32

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