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| Top 10 Nu-Metal Albums
This list is from the perspective of the genre, based solely on what the genre is known for and which albums express that better than any others, and whichever albums scratch my nostalgic itch for nu-metal. | | 10 |  | Soil
Scars
This album is awesome, it’s a perfect middle ground between post-grunge and nu-metal and is packed with memorable hooks and melodies. Not the best, but worthy of a 10 spot.
4/5 | | 9 |  | Mudvayne
L.D. 50
An album that transcends the nu-metal genre. It’s experimental and energetic and is completely worthy of a 5/5 rating. If this wasn’t a cringe-y nu-metal list, this would be way higher. But i’m going for that nu-metal cheese, so... sorry Mudvayne.
5/5 | | 8 |  | Slipknot
Slipknot
One of my favorite LP’s of all time. This thing is a beast, so raw and heavy and really unlike anything else, even those who try to mimic its success. Perhaps Iowa is a better album, but this set a whole new standard.
5/5 | | 7 |  | Deftones
Around the Fur
Musically speaking this is worthy of the #2 spot. The spaced-out elements started seeping in and showed of the genius that the band was capable of. But as a nu-metal album, it just barely fits in.
5/5 | | 6 |  | Korn
Korn
I prefer Life is Peachy personally, but the influence this album had was monumental. Essentially writing the blueprints for the entire sub-genre.
5/5 | | 5 |  | Nothingface
Violence
I haven’t seen anyone say a bad word about this. This is definitely one of the genre’s high points and is a must-hear for anyone into the genre.
5/5 | | 4 |  | Linkin Park
Hybrid Theory
Not as good an album as Nothingface’s Violence, but completely defines the era, and every track is single worthy.
4/5 | | 3 |  | System of a Down
Steal This Album!
Like Around The Fur, this sticks out like a soar thumb tonally, but as an album i’d argue this is the best the genre has to offer musically. The variety and song-writing prowess on display here is nothing short of immaculate.
5/5 | | 2 |  | Disturbed
The Sickness
Next to Hybrid Theory, The Sickness is probably the most iconic nu-metal album, and aside from the god-awful domestic violence skit in the middle of Down With The Sickness, it’s iconic for good reason. It’s heavy, catchy, and the production is stellar.
4/5 | | 1 |  | Drowning Pool
Sinner
Bodies may be ruined by its over-saturation in the early days of YouTube, but every track on this album is excellent, heavy, and there’s a great overarching sense of melody and catchiness. If the vocalist hadn’t passed away, i get the impression the band would’ve been legendary.
4/5 | |
Brabiz
11.11.20 | This was an awkward criteria to rank this list by, so i apologize in advance for not taking actual quality into consideration for a majority of this. | deathschool
11.11.20 | 3 and 8 are solid picks, but if we are including SOAD in nu metal then their self-titled is for sure the best nu metal album. | Brabiz
11.11.20 | I considered that, but personally Steal This Album is my favorite SOAD album, so i felt it needed to be mentioned.
Honestly idek what this list is lmao | GhandhiLion
11.11.20 | rooots | Brabiz
11.11.20 | @normaloctagon yeah i understand that, in fact that’s definitely how i felt about STA all throughout middle school and high school. But now i feel it not only sounds like Toxicity, but has way more variety and consistency. Like i always find myself wanting to listen to songs off of STA above Toxicity. I think the slower melodic moments work a lot better on STA. | MyNameIsPencil
11.11.20 | oh shit haven't thought about nothingface in a hot minute | Scoot
11.11.20 | best nu metal is sunk loto - between birth and death
perfect mix of prime mudvayne and incubus | Supercoolguy64
11.11.20 | 9 is 1 but good ranking | SIIMBOLIC
11.11.20 | I’m pretty sure this is in no order | ReturnToRock
11.11.20 | - List of most influential (NOT necessarily BEST) nu-metal bands
- Does not include Limp Bizkit
...dude. C'mon now. | ReturnToRock
11.11.20 | - Slipknot - S/T
- Korn - S/T
- Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
- Deftones - White Pony
- Limp Bizkit - Significant Other
- Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish
- P. O. D. - Satellite
- SOAD - S/T
- SOAD - Toxicity
- Papa Roach - Infest
- Incubus - Make Yourself (girls only)
Would be my list based on being an actual teenager/alt-kid with actual teenager/alt-kid friends around the turn of the millennium. | MrHahaHihi
11.11.20 | Papa Roach Infest | Titan
11.11.20 | New Fates Warning is best new metal cmon boys | TheAntichrist
11.11.20 | 6 is 1 | JDubb
11.11.20 | Remove Linkin Park from the list, flip it around, and add in Incubus - Science and I can relate. Limp Bizdick does not deserve to be on here. | Drbebop
11.12.20 | Where is Three Dollar Bill, Y’all$, The best album of all time? | Brabiz
11.12.20 | Idk man, Hybrid Theory is the bread and butter of the genre. Pretty iconic. | Supercoolguy64
11.12.20 | To be fair, linkin park Represented the genre at its most polished and poppy. The boy band of nu |
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