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Strap It On

Helmet · 1990

30 min · 9 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore · noise rock

Raw, aggressive riffs collide with a relentless rhythmic drive, encapsulating the essence of early 90s alternative metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • short bursts of intensity
  • raw energy for workouts
  • focused listening without distractions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, pieces
  • seek melodic, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Helmet's debut album in 1990, 'Strap It On' marked the band's entry into the alternative metal scene just as grunge was beginning to take shape. The album established their heavy sound and set the stage for subsequent releases that would further define their career trajectory.
Stylistic neighbors
Quicksand· Unsane· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Repetition 3:00
  • 2 Rude 4:12
  • 3 Bad Mood 2:15
  • 4 Sinatra 4:31
  • 5 FBLA 2:40
  • 6 Blacktop 3:20
  • 7 Distracted 3:13
  • 8 Make Room 3:28
  • 9 Murder 4:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata