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Released 20 years ago

True Self

Soil · 2006

43 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · nu metal

A raw blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of mid-2000s nu metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • aggressive riffs for catharsis
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • for energetic workouts
  • late-night emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek soft background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2006, 'True Self' is Soil's fourth studio album, following their 2004 release 'Redefine'. At this stage in their career, the band was trying to reaffirm their sound after a period of lineup changes and shifting audience dynamics in the nu metal genre. The album represents a crucial moment for Soil as they sought to balance their established identity with fresh musical directions.
Stylistic neighbors
Mudvayne· Disturbed· Korn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fight for Life 4:10
  • 2 Give It Up 3:00
  • 3 Pick Me Up 3:12
  • 4 The Last Chance 4:17
  • 5 True Self 3:18
  • 6 Hear Me 3:57
  • 7 Forever Dead 3:12
  • 8 Let Go 3:49
  • 9 Until It's Over 2:58
  • 10 Jaded 2:37
  • 11 Threw It Away 3:27
  • 12 One Last Song 5:28

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