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Use Your Brain

Clawfinger · 1995

48 min · 13 tracks · nu metal · rap metal

Aggressive riffs and rhythmic cadences collide in a visceral nu-metal manifesto brimming with social critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for active listening
  • aggressive riffs for cathartic release
  • social critique in every track
  • short bursts of intense expression
  • late-night reflection on society

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
  • seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Use Your Brain' was Clawfinger's debut album, coming just as the band was gaining traction in the burgeoning nu-metal scene. This album followed their formation in 1990 and marked their first major label release, establishing their sound that blended rap influences with heavy metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Limp Bizkit· Korn· Linkin Park

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Power 3:13
  • 2 Pay the Bill 4:20
  • 3 Pin Me Down 4:09
  • 4 Wipe My Ass 3:12
  • 5 Die High 2:33
  • 6 It 5:21
  • 7 Do What I Say 4:24
  • 8 Undone 4:12
  • 9 What Are You Afraid Of 3:46
  • 10 Back to the Basics 2:26
  • 11 Easy Way Out 2:39
  • 12 Tomorrow 4:11
  • 13 Better Than This 3:35

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