Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997)
Helmet · 2004
71 min · 21 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore · noise rock
A powerful blend of aggressive riffs and complex rhythms that redefine alternative metal's landscape.
Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997) is an album by Helmet, released in 2004. A powerful blend of aggressive riffs and complex rhythms that redefine alternative metal's landscape. 'Unsung' matters as it highlights Helmet's role in shaping alternative metal, featuring tracks that received substantial radio play and critical acclaim. Songs like 'Unsung' and 'In the Meantime' exemplified the sound of the 90s metal scene, leading to widespread influence on subsequent bands in the genre. The album serves both as an introduction for new listeners and a celebration for longtime fans. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997) sound like?
A powerful blend of aggressive riffs and complex rhythms that redefine alternative metal's landscape. Rooted in alternative metal and post-hardcore.
What makes Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997) by Helmet notable?
'Unsung' matters as it highlights Helmet's role in shaping alternative metal, featuring tracks that received substantial radio play and critical acclaim. Songs like 'Unsung' and 'In the Meantime' exemplified the sound of the 90s metal scene, leading to widespread influence on subsequent bands in the genre. The album serves both as an introduction for new listeners and a celebration for longtime fans. Released in 2004, 'Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997)' arrives as a retrospective compilation after the band's commercial peak with albums like 'Meantime' and 'Betty'. At this point, Helmet had significantly influenced the post-hardcore and alternative metal scenes, establishing themselves as pioneers with their innovative sound. This collection encapsulates their most impactful work during a crucial period of artistic development.
How many songs are on Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997)?
Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991–1997) has 21 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Repetition 2:59
- 2 FBLA 2:40
- 3 Bad Mood 2:15
- 4 Sinatra 4:23
- 5 In the Meantime Standout 3:07
- 6 Iron Head 3:22
- 7 Give It 4:17
- 8 Unsung Standout 3:57
- 9 Better 3:10
- 10 Just Another Victim 4:22
- 11 Wilma’s Rainbow 3:53
- 12 I Know 3:41
- 13 Milquetoast Standout 3:55
- 14 Rollo 2:37
- 15 Overrated 2:36
- 16 Disagreeable 3:44
- 17 Pure 3:32
- 18 Renovation 2:55
- 19 Like I Care 3:19
- 20 Driving Nowhere 4:19
- 21 Exactly What You Wanted 2:36
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
71 min 51 sec
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