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One Lie Fits All

One Minute Silence · 2003

51 min · 11 tracks · rap metal

Aggressive rap metal infused with sharp political commentary and dynamic instrumentals, creating a visceral listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Revolution — This track combines aggressive instrumentation with urgent lyrics that call for societal change, making it a standout representation of the album's themes.
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    Price of the Kings Ticket — A longer track that showcases intricate musicianship and deep socio-political commentary, it highlights the band's ability to blend complex arrangements with poignant messages.
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    Representing the Poor Man — This closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of class struggle and inequality, featuring powerful verses that resonate with listeners seeking social justice.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive rap and metal with political themes, creating a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with rapid-fire rapping, establishing a high-energy tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from fast-paced verses to slower, more melodic choruses.
  • Lyrical themes focus on social justice and political commentary, often delivered with a confrontational vocal style.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • You So Much as Move

    The lyrics shift from personal reflection to a direct confrontation of societal issues creates an urgent atmosphere.

    This structural pivot amplifies the emotional intensity by transitioning from individual experiences to collective grievances.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fistful of Nothing 3:34
  • 2 Revolution 3:19
  • 3 I Wear My Skin 3:28
  • 4 The Way Back 4:46
  • 5 We Bounce 3:57
  • 6 You So Much as Move 5:06
  • 7 Price of the Kings Ticket 6:09
  • 8 Into Our Own 4:01
  • 9 A Song About 4:36
  • 10 The Hill Is a Hole 4:43
  • 11 Representing the Poor Man 7:52

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