We Are Not Your Kind
Slipknot · 2019
63 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal
A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, exploring themes of isolation and personal turmoil.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- haunting melodies with aggression
- intense emotional catharsis
- reflective moments of isolation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer light-hearted soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Received widespread acclaim and showcased artistic growth in their sound.
- Themes
- personal turmoil· grief and empowerment· lineup changes
- Career context
- Released on August 9, 2019, 'We Are Not Your Kind' is Slipknot's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed '.5: The Gray Chapter' (2014). This album marked a significant moment in their career as they navigated lineup changes and the challenges of evolving their sound while staying true to their roots. It established them firmly in the modern metal landscape amidst a resurgence of interest in heavy music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
- If this clicks, go next to
- The End, So Far — Continues the exploration of dark themes with a mix of aggression and melody.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Magma by Gojira — Shares a heavy, atmospheric sound with themes of personal struggle and existential reflection.Holy Hell (Architects album) by Architects — Explores isolation and turmoil through aggressive riffs and poignant melodies, resonating emotionally.Amo by Bring Me the Horizon — Combines heavy elements with melodic introspection, addressing themes of chaos and personal conflict.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Unsainted".
- 1 Insert Coin 1:40
- 2 Unsainted Start here 4:21
- 3 Birth of the Cruel 4:36
- 4 Death Because of Death 1:20
- 5 Nero Forte 5:15
- 6 Critical Darling 6:26
- 7 A Liar’s Funeral 5:27
- 8 Red Flag 4:12
- 9 What’s Next 0:54
- 10 Spiders 4:04
- 11 Orphan 6:01
- 12 My Pain 6:48
- 13 Not Long for This World 6:36
- 14 Solway Firth 5:58
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This album is considered a Critical Peak in Slipknot's catalog. Received widespread acclaim and showcased artistic growth in their sound.
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