The Bottom Line
Rap metal with a message.
Pros
- Politically and socially charged lyrics.
Cons
- Rap metal is out of vogue these days.
Description
- Released in North America February 7, 2006 on Nuclear Blast.
- Album recorded at Fear and Loathing Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Clawfinger has been around since 1988 and this is their seventh album.
Guide Review - Clawfinger - Hate Yourself With Style
Clawfinger are a Swedish metal band, but their attitude and point of view is more like a punk band. They are very politically and socially aware and their lyrics reflect that. On their latest album they cover topics like homophobia, sexual assault and religion.
Musically the band has a '90's nu-metal type vibe with crunchy metal riffs and vocals that are both spoken and sung. Combine Limp Bizkit with Rage Against The Machine and sprinkle in a little Meshuggah and you have an idea of what Clawfinger sounds like. Rap metal doesn't get a whole lot of respect these days, but you have to respect where Clawfinger is coming from even if you don't fully embrace their musical style.
