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Notes from the Underground

Hollywood Undead · 2013

50 min · 14 tracks · nu metal · rap rock

A gritty fusion of rap and rock, blending aggressive lyrics with catchy hooks in anthemic fashion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • anxious energy for workouts
  • gritty anthems for rebellion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
underground rebellion· personal struggle· crowd anthem empowerment
Career context
Released on January 8, 2013, 'Notes from the Underground' is Hollywood Undead's third studio album, following their 2011 effort 'American Tragedy'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity in the nu metal and rap rock scenes, building on their previous successes while experimenting with new sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Linkin Park· Papa Roach· Korn
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park — Shares the same blend of rap and rock with themes of personal struggle and emotional intensity.
Infest by Papa Roach — Combines aggressive lyrics and catchy hooks, reflecting rebellion and emotional turmoil.
The Drug in Me Is You by Falling in Reverse — Features a gritty fusion of rock and rap, exploring themes of personal conflict and empowerment.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dead Bite 3:38
  • 2 From the Ground 3:45
  • 3 Another Way Out 2:47
  • 4 Lion 3:54
  • 5 We Are 4:34
  • 6 Pigskin 2:41
  • 7 Rain 3:41
  • 8 Kill Everyone 2:52
  • 9 Believe 4:14
  • 10 Up in Smoke 3:38
  • 11 Outside 4:43
  • 12 Medicine 3:26
  • 13 One More Bottle 3:40
  • 14 Delish 3:08

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