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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys haunting melodies with aggression intense emotional catharsis
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative metal, nu metal, groove metal
- What next
- The End, So Far — Continues the exploration of dark themes with a mix of aggression and melody.
We Are Not Your Kind is an album by Slipknot, released in 2019. A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, exploring themes of isolation and personal turmoil. 'We Are Not Your Kind' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Slipknot's third consecutive album to achieve this milestone. The album received widespread acclaim for its intricate compositions and lyrical depth and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Unsainted', further solidifying the band's relevance in contemporary heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does We Are Not Your Kind sound like?
A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, exploring themes of isolation and personal turmoil. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal. Start with "Unsainted".
Is We Are Not Your Kind a good place to start with Slipknot?
Yes, We Are Not Your Kind is recommended as a starting point for new Slipknot listeners. A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, exploring themes of isolation and personal turmoil. 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.
Who is We Are Not Your Kind for?
We Are Not Your Kind works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, haunting melodies with aggression and intense emotional catharsis.
How many songs are on We Are Not Your Kind?
We Are Not Your Kind has 14 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
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 Standout 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 Standout 4:04
- 11 Orphan 6:01
- 12 My Pain 6:48
- 13 Not Long for This World 6:36
- 14 Solway Firth 5:58
Release Date
August 9, 2019
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 38 sec
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