What makes Pigwalk by Stuck Mojo notable?

Pigwalk is significant for its role in popularizing the rap metal hybrid genre during the mid-90s, a time when bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit began to dominate the charts. The album received positive reviews from critics, helping to establish Stuck Mojo as an influential name within the nu metal movement. Released in 1996, Pigwalk is Stuck Mojo's second studio album, following their debut, Snappin' Necks. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the burgeoning nu metal scene, combining hip-hop elements with hard rock to create a distinct sound that would influence many artists in the genre.

How many songs are on Pigwalk?

Pigwalk has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

Pigwalk

Stuck Mojo · 1996

41 min · 11 tracks · nu metal

A frenetic blend of rap and metal that charges forward with aggressive riffs and socially charged lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Pigwalk — The title track encapsulates the album's aggressive energy, showcasing a tight fusion of rapped verses and heavy guitar riffs that set the tone for nu metal.
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(Here Comes) The Monster — This track features powerful lyrics about confronting inner demons, underpinned by relentless instrumentation that exemplifies the band's signature style.
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Only the Strong Survive — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song stands out as a call to resilience, highlighting Stuck Mojo's ability to blend motivational themes with hard-hitting music.

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

Pigwalk effectively blends rap and metal elements, showcasing Stuck Mojo's role in the nu metal scene.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire rapping over heavy guitar riffs, establishing its aggressive tone.
Each song typically alternates between verses of rapped lyrics and choruses featuring sung vocals, creating a dynamic contrast.
Several tracks incorporate breakdowns where the tempo slows down, allowing for a heavier emphasis on rhythm and groove.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Pigwalk 3:48
2 Mental Melt Down 4:41
3 (Here Comes) The Monster 3:39
4 Twisted 3:39
5 The Sermon 1:43
6 Despise 3:12
7 Animal 3:48
8 Only the Strong Survive 4:54
9 Violated 3:23
10 Inside My Head 4:13
11 Down Breeding 3:56

What to play next

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Rising

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Snappin' Necks

1995

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