Slipknot
Slipknot · 1999
72 min · 20 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal
Raw aggression collides with intricate melodies, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and catharsis.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cathartic release through chaos dynamic shifts in intensity wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Slipknot' marked the debut album for the band, introducing their chaotic blend of nu metal to a burgeoning audience. At this point, Slipknot was still establishing their identity, having formed just four years earlier. The album's arrival set the stage for their explosive rise in the metal scene.
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- alternative metal, nu metal, groove metal
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Slipknot is an album by Slipknot, released in 1999. Raw aggression collides with intricate melodies, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and catharsis. The self-titled album debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 and garnered significant attention for its visceral sound and theatrical live performances. Its critical reception included praise from outlets like Kerrang! and Metal Hammer, positioning Slipknot as a pivotal force in the nu metal movement that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slipknot sound like?
Raw aggression collides with intricate melodies, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and catharsis. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal. Start with "(sic)".
Is Slipknot a good place to start with Slipknot?
Yes, Slipknot is recommended as a starting point for new Slipknot listeners. Raw aggression collides with intricate melodies, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and catharsis. Released in 1999, 'Slipknot' marked the debut album for the band, introducing their chaotic blend of nu metal to a burgeoning audience. At this point, Slipknot was still establishing their identity, having formed just four years earlier. The album's arrival set the stage for their explosive rise in the metal scene.
Who is Slipknot for?
Slipknot works well if you're into cathartic release through chaos, dynamic shifts in intensity and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on Slipknot?
Slipknot has 20 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 742617000027 0:36
- 2 (sic) Start here 3:19
- 3 Eyeless 3:56
- 4 Wait and Bleed Standout 2:27
- 5 Surfacing Standout 3:38
- 6 Spit It Out 2:39
- 7 Tattered & Torn 2:53
- 8 Me Inside 2:39
- 9 Liberate 3:06
- 10 Prosthetics 4:58
- 11 No Life 2:47
- 12 Diluted 3:23
- 13 Only One 2:26
- 14 Scissors 8:25
- 15 Get This 2:03
- 16 Spit It Out (Hyper version) 2:24
- 17 Wait and Bleed (Terry Date mix) 2:31
- 18 Interloper (demo) 2:18
- 19 Despise (demo) 3:41
- 20 Surfacing (live) / Eeyore 12:39
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
72 min 57 sec
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