The Connection cover

The Connection

Papa Roach · 2012

44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · nu metal · rap rock

A raw blend of nu metal riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulates the struggle for identity and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflection
  • cathartic releases of frustration
  • introspective moments of resilience
  • background for focused engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seeking purely upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 2, 2012, 'The Connection' marked Papa Roach's tenth studio album during a phase of reinvention after their commercial peak in the early 2000s. With a shift towards more personal themes, this album sought to connect deeply with fans who had grown alongside the band through various musical evolutions.
Stylistic neighbors
Linkin Park· Korn· Limp Bizkit

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Engage 0:51
  • 2 Still Swingin’ 3:23
  • 3 Where Did the Angels Go? 3:10
  • 4 Silence Is the Enemy 2:53
  • 5 Before I Die 4:25
  • 6 Wish You Never Met Me 4:05
  • 7 Give Me Back My Life 3:58
  • 8 Breathe You In 3:07
  • 9 Leader of the Broken Hearts 4:12
  • 10 Not That Beautiful 3:18
  • 11 Walking Dead 3:18
  • 12 Won’t Let Up 4:00
  • 13 As Far as I Remember 3:42

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