Struggle
Nonpoint · 1999
48 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
Raw energy and visceral lyrics collide with heavy riffs and dynamic rhythms, embodying the angst of late '90s nu metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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H.I.V.E. — This track showcases a blend of aggressive vocals and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the album's raw emotional intensity and musical complexity.
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Victim — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song serves as a powerful commentary on personal struggles, making it a standout representation of Nonpoint's lyrical themes.
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Struggle — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, symbolizing the overarching theme of confronting adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Struggle combines raw energy with dynamic rhythms, capturing the angst of its era while establishing Nonpoint's sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a dark tone before launching into high-energy songs with aggressive guitar riffs.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier breakdowns that emphasize the lyrical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- aggressive riffs with introspective moments
- cathartic energy for release
- even flow throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer light, upbeat moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Struggle established Nonpoint's presence in the nu metal scene and gained notable chart attention.
- Career context
- Struggle is Nonpoint's debut album, released in 1999 when the band was still establishing their presence in the alternative metal scene. This album followed their formation in 1997 and was pivotal in shaping their sound, setting the stage for subsequent releases that would expand their fanbase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Preface 1:35
- 2 Mindtrip 3:49
- 3 H.I.V.E. 5:35
- 4 Double Stacked 6:26
- 5 Senses 3:50
- 6 Years 3:55
- 7 Victim 4:00
- 8 No Say 4:00
- 9 Struggle 4:43
- 10 Two Tone 3:21
- 11 The Piper 3:39
- 12 Gimmick 4:00
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