XIII
Mushroomhead · 2003
64 min · 15 tracks · industrial metal
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric elements, merging industrial metal with dark melodic undertones.
Why this album works
'XIII' debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200 and marked a significant moment for Mushroomhead as they gained wider recognition. The album's darker themes and experimental sound contributed to its critical acclaim and cemented the band's influence within the nu-metal and industrial metal genres during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- gradual builds and payoffs long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on October 14, 2003, 'XIII' was Mushroomhead's fourth studio album, following the 2001 release 'M3.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the industrial metal scene but faced challenges maintaining commercial momentum after their earlier successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Blue Stahli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kill Tomorrow 3:44
- 2 Sun Doesn't Rise Standout 3:13
- 3 Mother Machine Gun 4:16
- 4 Nowhere to Go 3:42
- 5 Becoming Cold (216) 4:25
- 6 One More Day 3:36
- 7 The Dream Is Over Standout 3:15
- 8 The War Inside 2:58
- 9 Almost Gone 4:01
- 10 Eternal 3:12
- 11 Our Own Way 3:40
- 12 Destroy the World Around Me Standout 8:21
- 13 Thirteen 9:30
- 14 Treason 2:34
- 15 Loop #6 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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