Is Title of Record a good place to start with Filter?

Yes, Title of Record is recommended as a starting point for new Filter listeners. A gritty blend of industrial rock and melodic hooks pulsates through the album, creating an immersive soundscape of angst and introspection. Released in 1999, Title of Record marked Filter's second studio album following their breakthrough debut, Short Bus. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the industrial rock scene after achieving commercial success with hits like 'Hey Man, Nice Shot.' The album showcased a mature sound that expanded their musical palette while delving into darker themes.

Who is Title of Record for?

Title of Record works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on Title of Record?

Title of Record has 13 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Title of Record

Filter · 1999

74 min · 13 tracks · industrial rock

A gritty blend of industrial rock and melodic hooks pulsates through the album, creating an immersive soundscape of angst and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Take a Picture — This track stands out as a reflective anthem, merging personal vulnerability with catchy melodies that helped it achieve widespread radio play.
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Welcome to the Fold Start here — The song captures Filter's signature industrial sound with aggressive instrumentals and haunting lyrics that explore themes of alienation and identity.
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Cancer — With its somber tone and poignant lyrics, this track delves deeply into themes of mortality and despair, showcasing the band's emotional range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances aggressive industrial rock with melodic hooks but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features driving rhythms and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective tracks.
Several songs incorporate electronic elements, blending industrial sounds with traditional rock instrumentation.

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

Influence 4/10

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

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
introspective late-night moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Filter's presence following their debut, gaining wider recognition.
Themes: alienation in society· mortality and despair
Career context: Released in 1999, Title of Record marked Filter's second studio album following their breakthrough debut, Short Bus. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the industrial rock scene after achieving commercial success with hits like 'Hey Man, Nice Shot.' The album showcased a mature sound that expanded their musical palette while delving into darker themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· Stabbing Westward