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Released 20 years ago

Live and Kicking

Nonpoint · 2006

73 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal

A high-energy blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that captures the essence of early 2000s nu metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bullet With a Name — This track exemplifies Nonpoint's signature sound with its infectious chorus and hard-hitting verses, making it a fan favorite.
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    Alive and Kicking — The energetic vibe and motivational lyrics make this anthem stand out, encapsulating the album's driving force.
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    The Truth — This song showcases lyrical depth paired with dynamic shifts in instrumentation, reflecting the band's versatility within the genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive energy for live settings
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • intense catharsis through performance

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm, steady listening
  • avoid lengthy track explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2006, Live and Kicking follows Nonpoint's previous album, Recoil, marking their fourth studio effort. At this point in their career, Nonpoint was solidifying their presence in the alternative metal scene, having established a loyal fanbase through extensive touring and prior releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Mudvayne· Sevendust· Ill Niño

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mindtrip 4:24
  • 2 Endure 4:19
  • 3 Broken Bones 4:10
  • 4 The Truth 5:54
  • 5 Explain Myself? 5:27
  • 6 The Wreckoning 4:17
  • 7 Spanish 101 8:37
  • 8 Alive and Kicking 4:53
  • 9 To the Pain 6:47
  • 10 What a Day 6:02
  • 11 Victim 7:33
  • 12 Past It All 5:02
  • 13 Bullet With a Name 5:35

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