Top tracks — play these first
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Get to the Gone Start here — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive energy with its driving rhythm and intense vocal delivery, capturing the raw essence of Static-X's sound.
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Otsego Undead — A standout track featuring a catchy chorus and a relentless beat, it reflects the band's signature style while pushing the boundaries of their genre.
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Machine — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of mechanization and dehumanization, blending heavy guitars with electronic elements for a compelling sonic experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive nu-metal with industrial elements, showcasing strong production but uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and electronic elements before shifting to a more melodic approach in the fourth track.
- The album includes interludes like 'Bien Venidos' that serve as atmospheric transitions, enhancing the overall flow between heavier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- wave-like dynamics with resolution
- intense energy for workout sessions
- aggressive riffs for cathartic release
- short bursts of adrenaline
- live performance vibe throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and slow tempos
- seek standalone radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified the band's reputation and showcased their growing popularity.
- Themes
- mechanization of humanity· industrial decay· nu-metal aggression
- Career context
- Released on May 22, 2001, 'Machine' marked Static-X's third studio album and followed their successful debut 'Wisconsin Death Trip'. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the industrial metal and nu-metal scenes, building on the momentum from their earlier work while facing increased expectations from fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fear Factory· Ministry· Mudvayne
Tracklist
- 1 Bien Venidos 0:23
- 2 Get to the Gone Start here 2:52
- 3 Permanence 4:05
- 4 Black and White 3:52
- 5 This Is Not 2:59
- 6 Otsego Undead 3:54
- 7 Cold 3:42
- 8 Structural Defect 3:41
- 9 Shit in a Bag 4:23
- 10 Burn to Burn 4:19
- 11 Machine 3:29
- 12 A Dios Alma Perdida 6:02
- 13 I'm With Stupid (Live 2019 Regeneration) 3:39
- 14 Wisconsin Death Trip (Live 2019 Regeneration)
- 15 Sweat Of The Bud (Live 2019 Xer0)
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Demanufacture
Fear Factory
Shares themes of mechanization and a blend of industrial rhythms with aggressive metal elements.
The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste
Ministry
Features heavy industrial grooves and dark lyrical themes reflecting societal decay.
L.D. 50
Mudvayne
Combines nu-metal aggression with complex rhythms and haunting melodies, echoing similar emotional registers.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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