Rising
Stuck Mojo · 1998
46 min · 14 tracks · nu metal
A fierce blend of aggressive riffs and rap verses that captures the raw energy of late '90s nu metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crooked Figurehead — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound by merging aggressive guitar work with rapid-fire rap verses, addressing themes of disillusionment with authority.
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Southern Pride — With its provocative lyrics and driving rhythm, this song highlights Stuck Mojo's stance on regional identity and social commentary, making it a standout piece.
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Rising — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, symbolizing resilience and defiance against adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Rising showcases strong genre fusion typical of late '90s nu metal but lacks some depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro before launching into aggressive riffs and rapid-fire rap verses that dominate the first half.
- Tracks often feature alternating vocal styles, with heavy guitar sections transitioning into rhythmic rap segments.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize the heaviness of the instrumentation, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
- The final track features a slower tempo and a more reflective tone, contrasting sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:30
- 2 Crooked Figurehead 2:28
- 3 Trick 4:05
- 4 Assassination of a Pop Star 3:29
- 5 Rising 3:52
- 6 Southern Pride 3:29
- 7 Enemy Territory 3:39
- 8 Back in the Saddle 4:43
- 9 Dry 3:16
- 10 Throw the Switch 3:25
- 11 Hang ’em High (Loser’s Theme) 3:07
- 12 Tears 3:14
- 13 Pipebomb 3:49
- 14 Suburban Ranger 3:28
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