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Shark Bites and Dog Fights

Skindred · 2009

31 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal · alternative metal · nu metal

A high-energy fusion of heavy metal and reggae-infused rhythms, delivering explosive anthems with socially conscious lyrics.

Shark Bites and Dog Fights is an album by Skindred, released in 2009. A high-energy fusion of heavy metal and reggae-infused rhythms, delivering explosive anthems with socially conscious lyrics. The album features a notable cover of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue', which helped boost its visibility and broaden Skindred's audience. It received positive reviews for its energetic sound and lyrical themes, contributing to the band's reputation as innovators within the nu metal and reggae metal genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shark Bites and Dog Fights sound like?

A high-energy fusion of heavy metal and reggae-infused rhythms, delivering explosive anthems with socially conscious lyrics. Rooted in heavy metal and alternative metal.

What makes Shark Bites and Dog Fights by Skindred notable?

The album features a notable cover of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue', which helped boost its visibility and broaden Skindred's audience. It received positive reviews for its energetic sound and lyrical themes, contributing to the band's reputation as innovators within the nu metal and reggae metal genres. Released in 2009, 'Shark Bites and Dog Fights' is Skindred's third studio album, following their acclaimed 'Roots Rock Riot' in 2007. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of genres, expanding their sonic palette while gaining a loyal fanbase in the alternative and metal scenes.

How many songs are on Shark Bites and Dog Fights?

Shark Bites and Dog Fights has 8 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·31:00

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

  • 1 Stand for Something Standout 4:06
  • 2 You Can’t Stop It 3:53
  • 3 Electric Avenue Standout 3:10
  • 4 Calling All Stations 3:33
  • 5 Corrupted 3:36
  • 6 Who Are You? Standout 5:03
  • 7 Days Like These 3:36
  • 8 Invincible 3:58

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

31 min 0 sec