Slipknot – Iowa

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Artist: Slipknot

Title: Iowa

Year: 2001

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Tracklist

  • 1. (515) (0:59)
  • 2. People = Shit (3:35)
  • 3. Disasterpiece (5:08)
  • 4. My Plague (3:40)
  • 5. Everything Ends (4:14)
  • 6. The Heretic Anthem (4:14)
  • 7. Gently (4:54)
  • 8. Left Behind (4:01)
  • 9. The Shape (3:37)
  • 10. I Am Hated (2:37)
  • 11. Skin Ticket (6:41)
  • 12. New Abortion (3:36)
  • 13. Metabolic (3:59)
  • 14. Iowa (15:05)
  • 15. My Plague - New Abuse Mix (3:02)
  • 16. (515) - Live in London, 2002 (4:04)
  • 17. People = Shit - Live in London, 2002 (3:36)
  • 18. Liberate - Live in London 2002 (3:37)
  • 19. Left Behind - Live in London 2002 (3:38)
  • 20. Eeyore - Live in London, 2002 (2:38)
  • 21. Disasterpiece - Live in London 2002 (5:22)
  • 22. Purity - Live in London 2002 (5:26)
  • 23. Gently - Live in London 2002 (4:35)
  • 24. Eyeless - Live in London 2002 (4:57)
  • 25. Drum Solo - Live in London, 2002 (3:59)
  • 26. My Plague - Live in London, 2002 (3:47)
  • 27. New Abortion - Live in London, 2002 (4:22)
  • 28. The Heretic Anthem - Live in London 2002 (4:59)
  • 29. Spit It Out - Live in London, 2002 (7:44)
  • 30. Wait and Bleed - Live in London, 2002 (3:27)
  • 31. 742617000027 - Live in London, 2002 (1:44)
  • 32. (sic) - Live in London, 2002 (4:21)
  • 33. Surfacing - Live in London 2002 (5:34)

Review

Slipknot's 'Iowa' is a sonic punch to the gut that'll leave you gasping for air. Released in 2001, this beast of an album doesn't just growl, it fucking roars. The band's second studio outing is a relentless assault on the senses, with tracks like 'People = Shit' and 'Disasterpiece' serving up a hefty dose of rage and technical wizardry. Corey Taylor's vocals are a force of nature, ranging from guttural screams to haunting melodies that'll stick in your head like a rusty nail.

The album dives headfirst into the murky waters of self-loathing and despair, with 'Left Behind' and 'My Plague' laying bare the band's personal demons. It's not pretty, but it's real as hell. Producer Ross Robinson deserves a medal for capturing the raw energy of Slipknot's nine-piece lineup, seamlessly blending DJ Sid Wilson's scratches and Craig Jones' samples into the sonic mayhem.

Sure, 'Iowa' isn't perfect. Some tracks like 'Gently' and the title track might test your patience, and the album's intensity does wane a bit in the latter half. But let's be real, when Slipknot is firing on all cylinders, they're untouchable. This album set a new standard for nu metal, blending extreme brutality with catchy hooks in a way that's kept fans coming back for more. It's a testament to Slipknot's ability to turn their pain into art, and it's stood the test of time like a weathered monument to human suffering. - Chase

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