Gold Cobra
by Limp Bizkit
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 99
  3. Negative: 27 out of 99
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  1. Jay_Pickens
    Oct 25, 2018
    7
    After the masterpiece that was The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), Limp Bizkit comes back with another album called Gold Cobra. The album is not as good as most of their previous work... actually it's only better than Results May Vary. All the other albums are better than this, but it's not a bad record by any means. Gold Cobra also marks the first guitar solo in LB career. The solo isAfter the masterpiece that was The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), Limp Bizkit comes back with another album called Gold Cobra. The album is not as good as most of their previous work... actually it's only better than Results May Vary. All the other albums are better than this, but it's not a bad record by any means. Gold Cobra also marks the first guitar solo in LB career. The solo is featured on the track "Killer In You" and it's the best track on the album too. The other interesting tracks include: Get A Life, Why Try, Shotgun, Gold Cobra and Autotunage. The rest of tracks are rather average. The bonus tracks on the other hand are mostly awful and I'm glad they didn't include them on the standard version. The only bonus, that should be on the standard version is Los Angeles. All in all, this is a nice album, that I come back to once a year. Check it out, if you haven't yet. Pickens approves!… Expand
  2. N0_TOUCHY
    Jul 13, 2014
    6
    Say what you will about Fred Durst... You'll get very little argument from me there — But Wes Borland is an amazing guitarist, and to say Limp Bizkit has no talent is just plain ignorant. No, this definitely isn't what I would consider a great album, but if you've ever been even mildly intrigued by Limp's sound, I think you'll find a lot to like about this record. One of their best IMO.Say what you will about Fred Durst... You'll get very little argument from me there — But Wes Borland is an amazing guitarist, and to say Limp Bizkit has no talent is just plain ignorant. No, this definitely isn't what I would consider a great album, but if you've ever been even mildly intrigued by Limp's sound, I think you'll find a lot to like about this record. One of their best IMO. Reminds me of "3 Dollar Bill Y'all" which was the album that initially got me interested in them. Don't get me wrong... I totally dumped them when they made "nookie" and "rollin'" — but it's nice to see a '90s band come back and make better music than they did for the majority of their heyday.… Expand
  3. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    After the masterpiece that was The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), Limp Bizkit comes back with another album called Gold Cobra. The album is not as good as most of their previous work... actually it's only better than Results May Vary. All the other albums are better than this, but it's not a bad record by any means. Gold Cobra also marks the first guitar solo in LB career. The solo isAfter the masterpiece that was The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), Limp Bizkit comes back with another album called Gold Cobra. The album is not as good as most of their previous work... actually it's only better than Results May Vary. All the other albums are better than this, but it's not a bad record by any means. Gold Cobra also marks the first guitar solo in LB career. The solo is featured on the track "Killer In You" and it's the best track on the album too. The other interesting tracks include: Get A Life, Why Try, Shotgun, Gold Cobra and Autotunage. The rest of tracks are rather average. The bonus tracks on the other hand are mostly awful and I'm glad they didn't include them on the standard version. The only bonus, that should be on the standard version is Los Angeles. All in all, this is a nice album, that I come back to once a year. Check it out, if you haven't yet. Pickens approves!… Expand
  4. markstau
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    Yeah sure Dust has been a dick. The media love bagging this band and don't even give them a chance.
    Why is everyone so down on numetal?? It has become the most unfashionable music genre for some reason. Well I like it, its rhythmic, energetic and aggressive. I bet there are plenty of closet numetal fans still out there. If you are one of them you will love this record. Easily the    Yeah sure Dust has been a dick. The media love bagging this band and don't even give them a chance.
    Why is everyone so down on numetal?? It has become the most unfashionable music genre for some reason. Well I like it, its rhythmic, energetic and aggressive. I bet there are plenty of closet numetal fans still out there. If you are one of them you will love this record. Easily the best since Chocolate Starfish.
    Don't be a sheep ... check it out for yourself.    … Expand
  5. Amnestrings51
    Jul 2, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Explosive sound, an exellent work!! I think it's one of the best album after Chocolate starfish, Fred, Sam, Wes, John and Lethal will never die and i hope they will release other more albums like this.… Expand
  6. TheChaser1985
    Aug 2, 2011
    5
    Maybe I don't like the new sound, or maybe I was expecting more, but I did not like this album. I did like a few songs, but most of it was **** Sorry.
  7. stefanovich
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    i got his cd yesterday, and listened it over and over again. Limp bizkit follows its old music, but with better lyrics, and better rhythm. The songs are in my opinion also harder than 10 years ago. The song Gold Cobra is simply amazing. The album is a must buy for lb fans, but those who never were into them, should try this album anyways.
  8. Weses
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    This album is one of a kind. Lots of big, tasty riffs with fruitful vocal smack. Limp Bizkit is back, baby! These songs will make you go wild, especially when played live!
  9. limpbizkit90
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    Fantastic music!!new sounds explored.awesome solo's. as usual limp bizkit haters who call themselves critics have started to rate them low. but that is okay, it is still going to be a hit!!
  10. A7sus4
    Dec 8, 2011
    6
    This is a surprisingly decent effort all things considered. It would seem that Wes Borland really makes a difference when it comes to this band. Good energy, it rocks, and it entertains for a bit.
  11. Bizkitfan
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    Limp Bizkit is my fav0rite band and they deliver on this new album. Wes Borland has some amazing riffs and Fred Durst writes his best lyrics since Significant Other. Even if you don't like Limp Bizkit you should buy this album and give it a spin
  12. jakerthetaker
    Jul 10, 2011
    10
    limp bizkit is constantly hated on by critics, and thats just not fair. This albums got some amazing sounds, that give you a feeling of hardcore awesomeness
  13. Morphine_OD
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    Strong riffs, silly and catchy lyrics, mad energy. The Bizkit's back baby! The best outing since Chocolate Starfish. Clearly doesn't deserve all the hate it gets from biased snobby critics
  14. israelguy
    Jul 1, 2011
    10
    the bizkit are back and they are powerfull and hardcore with track that blow your mind! haters cannot like it but normal people will love this art of the cobra!
  15. phdews
    Jul 1, 2011
    10
    awesome album.. and wes is back which makes it all the best!! its a party on tha back porch brah!! "We decided we were more disgusted and bored with the state of heavy popular music than we were with each other. Regardless of where our separate paths have taken us, we recognize there is a powerful and unique energy with this particular group of people we have not found anywhere else. Thisawesome album.. and wes is back which makes it all the best!! its a party on tha back porch brah!! "We decided we were more disgusted and bored with the state of heavy popular music than we were with each other. Regardless of where our separate paths have taken us, we recognize there is a powerful and unique energy with this particular group of people we have not found anywhere else. This is why Limp Bizkit is back." Wes Borland-- i concur sir!… Expand
  16. DME
    Feb 14, 2012
    7
    Limp Bizkit didn't change at all. There's still a ton of swearing, terrible rhyming, and a majority of meaningless songs. However, (like before), they save themselves with the instrumentals and terribly catchy lyrics.
  17. Camrox
    Jul 6, 2011
    9
    If you didn't like Limp Bizkit a decade ago, then you won't now... This is for true Limp Bizkit fans to appreciate. This is a great album!!! By comparison, it is the best album since Three Dollar Bill, Ya'll$. It's edgier than Significant Other, but just as addictive. LB takes their music to another level on this album with new synergistic sounds that can only be created by the originalIf you didn't like Limp Bizkit a decade ago, then you won't now... This is for true Limp Bizkit fans to appreciate. This is a great album!!! By comparison, it is the best album since Three Dollar Bill, Ya'll$. It's edgier than Significant Other, but just as addictive. LB takes their music to another level on this album with new synergistic sounds that can only be created by the original band line-up. The technical sound of the album, as well as the lyrics, is arguably better than anything they have ever done. There are some signature Limp Bizkit moments of silliness on the album, but these moments are a blast for the true fans who aren't going to over-analyze. Put it on and start rockin' to the instant party that ensues... The LB is BACK, BABAAAAAAaaaay...!… Expand
  18. MillionPoundHam
    Jul 3, 2011
    0
    The 90s were an interesting decade. It provided us with greats such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden and a host of others, but it also steam-rolled our ear-buds with Limp Bizkit. A band that had moments of brilliance, but for the most part it was dogged down by Dursts mediocrity. It comes no surprise that Gold Cobra isn't a step into the new millennium, butThe 90s were an interesting decade. It provided us with greats such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden and a host of others, but it also steam-rolled our ear-buds with Limp Bizkit. A band that had moments of brilliance, but for the most part it was dogged down by Dursts mediocrity. It comes no surprise that Gold Cobra isn't a step into the new millennium, but rather a collection of 90s nu metal, served in a shiny new wrapper. Great for annoying the Hannah Montana kids, but dismal for personal enjoyment.… Expand
  19. ReviewerMan44
    Jul 1, 2011
    0
    Steer clear folks, Limp Bizkit haven't aged a bit, and are still the manical, immature, teenage angst filled, type of vermin that exists in the music industry, and Gold Cobra proves they aren't going away, even though their lack of talent pushes them through, horrible, please avoid.
  20. DanMetacritic94
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    Gold Cobra is the best Limp Bizkit album since Chocolate Starfish. All the songs on the album are awesome. If you are a huge Limp Bizkit fan, get this album now. You will not be disappointed. A+
  21. m2msucks
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    Gold Cobra is the original Limp Bizkit lineup's first album in over 10 years. It is quite possible the best album of the year. Long time Limp Bizkit fans will not be disappointed. Buy this album now.
  22. Flow
    Jun 29, 2011
    9
    Better then expected, some weak tracks. Would be great if they had taken the time to add some more fine tracks. But they still have the energy to make some bad-ass songs!
  23. lipnox
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    This is Limp Bizkit as you remember and better then ever. Gold cobra is full of tracks ranging from heavy metal to more mellow hip hop and rock. I thoroughly loved the CD and every song on it. Some tracks are stronger then others but overall its a great mix. Anyone who dislikes this CD dislikes music that mixes rock and rap. Highly recommend everyone who has ever liked Limp Bizkit to pickThis is Limp Bizkit as you remember and better then ever. Gold cobra is full of tracks ranging from heavy metal to more mellow hip hop and rock. I thoroughly loved the CD and every song on it. Some tracks are stronger then others but overall its a great mix. Anyone who dislikes this CD dislikes music that mixes rock and rap. Highly recommend everyone who has ever liked Limp Bizkit to pick this one up because its definitely worth it. Top 3 Songs : Get a Life, Loser, Gold Cobra.… Expand
  24. designhawg
    Jul 4, 2011
    8
    This isn't the gold standard for originality, but it might be for sticking to your guns. Bizkit is what it is. LB has always made better overall music than they are ever given credit for. Durst's 'contributions' are just as dull as they ever have been. But he's the reason anyone cares. Sometimes a negative is a positive, and with Bizkit this is the case. If you had a bias against Bizkit inThis isn't the gold standard for originality, but it might be for sticking to your guns. Bizkit is what it is. LB has always made better overall music than they are ever given credit for. Durst's 'contributions' are just as dull as they ever have been. But he's the reason anyone cares. Sometimes a negative is a positive, and with Bizkit this is the case. If you had a bias against Bizkit in the past, 'Gold Cobra' will only cement your opinion. That said, if you were ever a fan of 90's rap-rock (which was more of a precursor to nu metal than part of it) then 'Gold Cobra' will fit nicely into your rotation. Overall, this is the best effort out of Bizkit since 'Significant Other' which says something in itself.… Collapse
  25. Venom2286
    Jul 10, 2011
    10
    Really awesome.....Beats, Guitars everything perfect....The album little bit lacks the energy that was there in their earlier albums....But still all songs are catchy and its in Bizkit style :)
  26. MetalMovieNerd
    Nov 6, 2012
    1
    Seriously? Are you kidding me? I am going to bet money that Limp Bizkit wanted to try and make an album that was somehow worse than Results May Vary despite Wes Borland being back in the band! And this is the only credit I'm giving the album is this. This album may be bad, but its not as insulting as Dedicated To Chaos by Queensryche.
  27. DAX616
    Jan 17, 2013
    8
    I know what Limp Bizkit is, is a load of **** They **** suck, we all know that. I wasn't expecting much when I bought this album, but it was what I needed and what I wanted, and more. The lyrics sucks, the rhymes are **** But the music is so vivid and kick ass, it got me headbanging the first time I played it, since "Bring it Back". Durst will never stop writing whines about his sad lifeI know what Limp Bizkit is, is a load of **** They **** suck, we all know that. I wasn't expecting much when I bought this album, but it was what I needed and what I wanted, and more. The lyrics sucks, the rhymes are **** But the music is so vivid and kick ass, it got me headbanging the first time I played it, since "Bring it Back". Durst will never stop writing whines about his sad life and how nobody gets him, but it appears having Borland back gave the band something to use. I have to give it 8/10 because of the metal it's got, the other 2 points are because they still make lame songs. In this album, those are 90210, Loser, Douchebag, etc. But I can honestly say the rest of the album is golden. Gold Cobra, ****… Expand
  28. TheQuietGamer
    May 1, 2014
    9
    After the disappointment that was "Results May Vary" and a several year hiatus, it's nice to see Limp Bizkit knocking it out of the park with this album. They still mix hip-hop, metal, and rock together, but this is a surprisingly different album from the band. It's heavier and more lyrically sound than most of the band's previous work. There are one or two songs with some goofy lyrics,After the disappointment that was "Results May Vary" and a several year hiatus, it's nice to see Limp Bizkit knocking it out of the park with this album. They still mix hip-hop, metal, and rock together, but this is a surprisingly different album from the band. It's heavier and more lyrically sound than most of the band's previous work. There are one or two songs with some goofy lyrics, but overall the lyrical quality is great!

    This is one rocking album. The perfect stuff to blast at a party and just rock out to. Overall "Gold Cobra" is an excellent way to re-introduce Limp Bizkit back into the music scene. It's some of their best work and I can't wait for what's next. I give this album a near-perfect score of 9.9/10.    … Expand
  29. Iburnthings
    Feb 7, 2014
    8
    Instrumentally one of the strongest albums I've ever heard, lyrically decent by Bizkit standards (which isn't saying much) but vocally lacking. I appreciate the rawness but I also miss the 1999-2003 Bizkit sound (particuarly the more pop-oriented riffs, Fred's voice and Lethal's scratching).

    Almost every song stands out in some way, what with the riffs of "Bring it Back", "Douche Bag",    Instrumentally one of the strongest albums I've ever heard, lyrically decent by Bizkit standards (which isn't saying much) but vocally lacking. I appreciate the rawness but I also miss the 1999-2003 Bizkit sound (particuarly the more pop-oriented riffs, Fred's voice and Lethal's scratching).

    Almost every song stands out in some way, what with the riffs of "Bring it Back", "Douche Bag", "Autotunage", "Why Try", "Killer in You" and "Shotgun"; the amazing yet simplistic synth of "Loser"; the chorus of "Gold Cobra"; the climax and lyricism of "Walking Away" and finally Lethal's session on "90.2.10".

    "Shark Attack" is by far the weakest song on the album. Could be passable if Fred still retained his old voice.

    Standard bonus tracks are also amazing, particularly "My Own Cobain" for its ending.

    Exclusive tracks just make me cringe.

    A solid 8.    … Expand
  30. dolfan
    Sep 6, 2011
    9
    I love this CD and have been waiting a long time for it!! It was well worth the wait...They have never sounded better and this is the best CD since Chocolate Starfish. It's original LB with some maturity in the voices and music now and so glad Wes is back!! I love it - awesome and have listened to over and over! It's addictive!!
  31. Urbanlistener
    Apr 28, 2015
    8
    A more than welcomed return for Limp Bizkit after the extremely disappointing Results may vary. This time they're returning to their source material, with some good old angry fun, immature verses from Fred Durst and an aggressive heavy metal sound with all the band reunited.
  32. Nanogon
    Nov 18, 2016
    6
    Some great songs with awesome solos were ruined by terrible production. Shark Attack, Get a Life, Shotgun, Douche Bag and Walking Away are outstanding songs. Unfortunately, the rest are mediocre.
  33. hornysoul
    Oct 4, 2018
    6
    Este é um esforço admiravelmente conveniente, tendo em conta o fracasso do álbum anterior a este. É incrível como Wes Borland, de facto, faz diferença quando se trata desta banda. "Gold Cobra" traz uma boa energia e um balanço consigo. Deu para entreter.
  34. BlueOysterStan
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    A very overlooked album, which is actually one of their best works since 2000.
  35. Dhfhcb
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Compared to their previous album "Results may vary" Golden Cobra has some great riffs and catchy rhymes from Fred Durst.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Village Voice
    Sep 1, 2011
    50
    The album plays to the band's strengths, but there's simply nothing here as catchy as "My Way" or as infectiously fun as "Break Stuff."
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Aug 10, 2011
    42
    Oft-delayed, petulant, and hook-devoid "comeback." [1 Jul 2011, p.74]
  3. Billboard.com
    Jul 22, 2011
    77
    Gold Cobra reminds us of how much fun a tight, no-holds-barred rap-metal record can be in the right hands.
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