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N 2 Gether Now

Limp Bizkit · 1999

13 min · 4 tracks · nu metal

A raw collision of aggressive guitar riffs and rap verses that defines the nu metal sound of the late '90s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    N 2 Gether Now — The title track features a collaboration with Method Man, merging rap and rock seamlessly while setting a tone for the entire album.
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    Break Stuff — With its anthemic chorus and aggressive lyrics, this track became a staple at live shows and encapsulates the band's raw energy.
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    Re‐Arranged — This song showcases a more melodic side of Limp Bizkit, blending introspective lyrics with heavy instrumentation, highlighting their versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

This single showcases Limp Bizkit's signature blend of rap and rock, contributing to the nu metal genre's popularity.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a call-and-response structure between rap verses and heavy guitar riffs, creating an aggressive dynamic.
  • The second track, 'Break Stuff', maintains a high energy level with a consistent tempo and repetitive chorus that emphasizes its confrontational theme.
  • The final two tracks shift in tone; 'Crushed' introduces a slower pace with more melodic elements, while 'Re‐Arranged' incorporates softer vocals and a more introspective feel.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single solidified Limp Bizkit's reputation in nu metal following their debut.
Career context
Released as the second album from Limp Bizkit, N 2 Gether Now followed their breakthrough debut, Significant Other. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the nu metal scene, following the commercial success of tracks like 'Nookie' and 'Faith.' The band was rapidly gaining a reputation for their energetic live performances and fusion of rap and rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Korn· Linkin Park· Slipknot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 N 2 Gether Now 3:54
  • 2 Break Stuff 2:46
  • 3 Crushed 3:22
  • 4 Re‐Arranged 3:54

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