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Perfect Self

Stereomud · 2001

44 min · 23 tracks · nu metal

A raw blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics captures the angst of early 2000s nu metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Leave (Back Up) — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and urgent vocals, capturing the essence of frustration and the desire to break free from constraints.
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    Pain — Here, the band delves into themes of suffering with a powerful chorus that serves as an anthem for those grappling with inner turmoil.
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    Perfect Self — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of self-exploration, blending melodic verses with a cathartic chorus that invites listeners to reflect on their own identities.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Pain

    The lyrics transition from vivid imagery of struggle to a haunting repetition that emphasizes the weight of emotional burdens.

    This shift highlights the internal conflict, where the repetitive phrasing underscores an escalating sense of hopelessness that permeates throughout the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [untitled] 0:32
  • 2 Leave (Back Up) 3:33
  • 3 Don't Be Afraid 3:18
  • 4 [untitled] 0:13
  • 5 Old Man 3:19
  • 6 Pain 3:37
  • 7 Steppin Away 3:22
  • 8 How We Stand 2:45
  • 9 [untitled] 0:15
  • 10 Down From Here 3:10
  • 11 Sunlight 4:05
  • 12 Lost Your Faith 2:31
  • 13 Get Me Out 3:01
  • 14 What 3:06
  • 15 [untitled] 0:26
  • 16 Closer Now 3:05
  • 17 [untitled] 0:04
  • 18 [untitled] 0:04
  • 19 [untitled] 0:04
  • 20 [untitled] 0:04
  • 21 [untitled] 0:04
  • 22 [untitled] 0:05
  • 23 Perfect Self 3:56

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