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This record feels so forgotten in the nu metal canon, but it's pretty solid. It feels like a pretty even split between the alternative metal side of post-hardcore and nu metal. The vocals in particular give me most of the post-hardcore vibes as the singing stays primarily in the soaring clean vocals realm, though when it gets heavy, he shifts gears with ease into some nice metalcore growls. The vocals are probably my favorite part of the record, but it's pretty solid overall, though ... read more
This album definitely fits somewhere on the lower end of the nu-metal iceberg in terms of popularity.
This album, along with Chimaira's debut, shows that the metal landscape was in a transition period, with many of these third-wave Nu metal bands started incorporating some hardcore/metalcore elements. Interesting choices of instrumentation like odd percussion choices, extensive synthesizers and even piano sections really show the wide range of sounds bands at this time were trying to ... read more
Vastly underrated within nu metal! The mix of nu metal and metalcore was 15 years ahead of its time and they do this blend extremely well:) some interesting experimental elements with songs like Purity 01 and Aspire, Inspire. Obviously some amazing nu metal bangers are on here like Double X Minus, The Infinity, King Of The Hill, Freedom?, and Art Of Cope! An essential nu metal in my opinion and a must listen for anybody who enjoys nu metal! 9.2/10
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Track List
| 1 | Double X Minus 3:22 | |
| 2 | King of the Hill 5:02 | |
| 3 | Art of Cope 3:12 | |
| 4 | Purity 01 4:12 | |
| 5 | Freedom? 4:38 | |
| 6 | Sympathetic Climate Control 5:16 | |
| 7 | Untitled 3:51 | |
| 8 | Syndrome Down 4:01 | |
| 9 | Breathe Machine 2:46 | |
| 10 | The Infinity 4:26 | |
| 11 | Aspire, Inspire 11:47 |
Total Length: 52 minutes
