Skeletons in the Closet
Children of Bodom · 2009
60 min · 17 tracks · melodic death metal
A high-octane tribute album blending melodic death metal with classic rock anthems, showcasing a unique crossover sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lookin’ Out My Back Door Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Hell Is for Children — This cover transforms a classic Pat Benatar song into a powerful anthem with aggressive guitar riffs, demonstrating the band's ability to reinterpret rock staples through a metal lens.
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Just Dropped In (to See What Condition My Condition Was In) — The band infuses this Kenny Rogers classic with dark melodic elements, showcasing their knack for blending humor and heaviness while maintaining the original's catchy essence.
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Aces High — Children of Bodom's rendition of this Iron Maiden track captures the frenetic energy of the original while adding their signature melodic flair, making it a standout in their catalog.
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Oops… I Did It Again — This unexpected cover of Britney Spears becomes a humorous yet heavy reinterpretation, illustrating the band's playful approach to contrasting genres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like energy shifts
- dynamic mix of tempos
- short bursts of intensity
- nostalgic covers with edge
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
- avoid high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of covers that showcases versatility but is not a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 2009, 'Skeletons in the Closet' is Children of Bodom's first compilation album, appearing after their sixth studio album, 'Blooddrunk'. This collection features covers that highlight the band's influences and stylistic range during a period when they were solidifying their reputation within the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth
Tracklist
- 1 Lookin’ Out My Back Door Start here 2:08
- 2 Hell Is for Children 4:00
- 3 Somebody Put Something in My Drink 3:17
- 4 Mass Hypnosis 4:03
- 5 Don’t Stop at the Top 3:24
- 6 Silent Scream 3:18
- 7 Just Dropped In (to See What Condition My Condition Was In) 2:38
- 8 Hellion 3:01
- 9 Aces High 4:29
- 10 Rebel Yell 4:11
- 11 No Commands 4:49
- 12 Antisocial 3:36
- 13 Talk Dirty to Me 3:35
- 14 Ghostriders in the Sky 3:36
- 15 War Inside My Head 3:25
- 16 Oops… I Did It Again 3:20
- 17 Waiting 3:49
What to play next
Relentless Reckless Forever
2011
Continues the energetic blend of melodic death metal with engaging hooks.
Blooddrunk
2008
Precedes with a similar high-energy sound and thematic elements.
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