L.D. 50 cover

Released 26 years ago this August

L.D. 50

Mudvayne · 2000

68 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · nu metal

A chaotic blend of aggressive rhythms, intricate riffs, and theatrical vocals that defines the nu-metal soundscape of the early 2000s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • intense focus on intricate details
  • varied pacing and intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 22, 2000, 'L.D. 50' was Mudvayne's debut album, marking their entrance into the heavy music scene. At this point, the band was still gaining traction after forming in 1996 and building a local following in Peoria, Illinois. This album set the stage for their future success by showcasing their unique blend of progressive metal and nu-metal elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· System of a Down· Korn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Monolith 1:53
  • 2 Dig 2:41
  • 3 Internal Primates Forever 4:25
  • 4 -1 3:58
  • 5 Death Blooms 4:52
  • 6 Golden Ratio 0:54
  • 7 Cradle 5:15
  • 8 Nothing to Gein 5:29
  • 9 Mutatis Mutandis 1:43
  • 10 Everything and Nothing 3:15
  • 11 Severed 6:30
  • 12 Recombinant Resurgence 2:00
  • 13 Prod 6:04
  • 14 Pharmaecopia 5:34
  • 15 Under My Skin 3:47
  • 16 (K)now F(orever) 7:06
  • 17 Lethal Dosage 2:59

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