What makes Solway Firth by Slipknot notable?

The album features the single Unsainted, which achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Solway Firth also garnered critical acclaim for its raw energy and lyrical themes, contributing to discussions surrounding mental health and personal struggles in the metal community. Released in 2019, Solway Firth marks Slipknot's sixth studio album and follows their 2014 release .5: The Gray Chapter. At this point, the band was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, following an extensive tour and a renewed focus on their sound after the lineup changes that followed the death of bassist Paul Gray.

How many songs are on Solway Firth?

Solway Firth has 2 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Solway Firth

Slipknot · 2019

10 min · 2 tracks · alternative metal

A thunderous blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that embody Slipknot's signature chaos and emotional depth.

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Solway Firth — The title track encapsulates the album's dark themes with visceral lyrics reflecting on isolation and despair, framed by crushing instrumentals.
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Unsainted — This track combines anthemic choruses with heavy instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong composition and craft but lacks broader cultural impact.

What we noticed

The title track features aggressive guitar riffs paired with rapid drumming, creating a relentless energy throughout its duration.
Vocals alternate between melodic singing and harsh growls, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
The song 'Unsainted' incorporates orchestral elements in the introduction, which contrasts sharply with the heavy instrumentation that follows.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked a resurgence in popularity and includes chart-topping single 'Unsainted'.
Themes: isolation in chaos· visceral despair· post-tragedy resilience
Career context: Released in 2019, Solway Firth marks Slipknot's sixth studio album and follows their 2014 release .5: The Gray Chapter. At this point, the band was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, following an extensive tour and a renewed focus on their sound after the lineup changes that followed the death of bassist Paul Gray.
Stylistic neighbors: Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down