The New Game cover

The New Game

Mudvayne · 2008

43 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · alternative metal · nu metal

A blend of aggressive riffs and melodic elements that reflect Mudvayne's evolution into a more accessible sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy throughout
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • engaging rhythms for active listening
  • cathartic moments of release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek purely aggressive soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2008, 'The New Game' marked Mudvayne's fourth studio album during a transitional phase in their career. Following the commercial success of 'Lost and Found' (2005), this album saw the band exploring a more mainstream sound while maintaining their signature complexities.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· System of a Down· Korn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fish Out of Water 3:30
  • 2 Do What You Do 3:36
  • 3 A New Game 5:03
  • 4 Have it Your Way 3:45
  • 5 A Cinderella Story 4:40
  • 6 The Hate in Me 3:22
  • 7 Scarlet Letters 3:56
  • 8 Dull Boy 4:14
  • 9 Same Ol’ 4:49
  • 10 Never Enough 3:39
  • 11 We the People 3:07

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