We Are Not Your Kind
by Slipknot
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 496 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 425 out of 496
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 496
  3. Negative: 42 out of 496
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  1. Crotchduster
    Aug 15, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pure crap, not metal at all! People compare this to their first album, that's pure nonsense to rate this up there, but I'm also not being paid off to rate this album high! Take it from me avoid at all cost!… Expand
  2. Doc_Stanton
    Oct 8, 2019
    1
    This album is a colossal disappointment and an absolute chore to listen through. I didn't think it was possible, but this album is actually worse than .5: The Gray Chapter. Everything about it is cliched, generic and just overproduced. The songs on this album lack any sort of rawness that made their earlier albums (Self Titled - All Hope is Gone) so mesmerizing. The biggest problem,This album is a colossal disappointment and an absolute chore to listen through. I didn't think it was possible, but this album is actually worse than .5: The Gray Chapter. Everything about it is cliched, generic and just overproduced. The songs on this album lack any sort of rawness that made their earlier albums (Self Titled - All Hope is Gone) so mesmerizing. The biggest problem, again, is that the main songwriters (Paul, passed away, and Joey, "fired") are no longer with the band. The bulk of the writing is done by individuals who, while talented musicians, are poor songwriters. Of course, bands evolve over time. Lineups fluctuate, sounds change and maturity sets in. It's inevitable and healthy. I get that. However, this current evolution of Slipknot is a pitiful reflection of its once fearsome self. No Slipknot is better than this "Slipknot".… Expand
  3. serelyereli
    Aug 4, 2020
    2
    such a bad album from slipknot. I think they didn't get the right idea of new metal core.
  4. Necturion
    Aug 12, 2019
    2
    The album is weakl. Some songs sound not heavy enough and are plainly boring. It has it 's good moments though. Or maybe I just grew out of Slipknot. The lyrics are bland and boring, pretty generic also. I don't even know why they thought calling a song "Death because of Death" was a good idea. It would work for a Death Metal or Grindcore band that does not take themselves too serious, butThe album is weakl. Some songs sound not heavy enough and are plainly boring. It has it 's good moments though. Or maybe I just grew out of Slipknot. The lyrics are bland and boring, pretty generic also. I don't even know why they thought calling a song "Death because of Death" was a good idea. It would work for a Death Metal or Grindcore band that does not take themselves too serious, but srsly, it is also a pretty bad interlude.… Expand
  5. Nanogon
    Aug 18, 2019
    0
    When I see these 10/10 reviews I'm seriously starting to think that the whole music industry (and even the listeners) is totally corrupt nowadays. Just look - the first third of an album is weak interludes. The second - badly ripped-off riffs of themselves (you can even hear "The Heretic Anthem" riff in "Orphan" as an example). And the last but not least - these continious attempts to makeWhen I see these 10/10 reviews I'm seriously starting to think that the whole music industry (and even the listeners) is totally corrupt nowadays. Just look - the first third of an album is weak interludes. The second - badly ripped-off riffs of themselves (you can even hear "The Heretic Anthem" riff in "Orphan" as an example). And the last but not least - these continious attempts to make "Stone Sour in masks". This record is honestly an absolute garbage and I can't see any objective reason of how and why and for what all these positive reviewers are forcing themselves to appreciate this - it's way beyond my understainding.… Expand
  6. bl4ckdeath
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    Am I even listening to the same album all these 10/10 reviews are? Honestly, I dont think Slipknot has been peak since self-titled/Iowa era... However, they still put on fun live shows and hearing all the hype surrounding their upcoming release I was super excited. People were saying it was going to be a return to 'Iowa' era Slipknot. I listened closely front to back.... The entireAm I even listening to the same album all these 10/10 reviews are? Honestly, I dont think Slipknot has been peak since self-titled/Iowa era... However, they still put on fun live shows and hearing all the hype surrounding their upcoming release I was super excited. People were saying it was going to be a return to 'Iowa' era Slipknot. I listened closely front to back.... The entire thing is just complete garbage. It's awful. It doesn't even sound like Slipknot. The lyricism is weak and uninventive. The songwriting is so damn boring and cheesy and repetitive to a fault. I could go on and on about this record but to me they're done. Corey sounds like a pirate in 'Solway Firth'. I don't see Slipknot coming back from this. This is worse than 'the gray chapter' and I really didn't think that would be possible.… Expand
  7. firewallpt
    Aug 9, 2019
    2
    Lots of people are stating that Slipknot took the creative path full head-on and came out with the most experimental album to date. Well... I call it laziness. Interludes, poorly written and uninspired lyrics all helped to build a week record. Maybe the weakest of their career.
  8. ThrashMouth
    Aug 9, 2019
    2
    Ughh, I don't want to give this anything lower because the production is flawless. However, that's also the issue. I was/is a fan of the first two albums but Slipknot took a sudden turn into Emo territory. This album sounds like they forced Tim Burton to write Slipknots album. If that's your thing, cool. When someone claims it's heavier than IOWA, they're lying. The entire album is bland,Ughh, I don't want to give this anything lower because the production is flawless. However, that's also the issue. I was/is a fan of the first two albums but Slipknot took a sudden turn into Emo territory. This album sounds like they forced Tim Burton to write Slipknots album. If that's your thing, cool. When someone claims it's heavier than IOWA, they're lying. The entire album is bland, all of the riffs sound the same, and the drums must be on loop because it's all so repetitive. Rest In Pieces Slipknot.… Expand
  9. Vincent
    Aug 12, 2019
    1
    Slipknot makes music for tattoo-sleeved meatheads who drink craft beers and put 666 in their online usernames. This hasn't changed with this last album. A bunch of manchildren in Halloween costumes, this act lost its edge a long time ago and should stay in its bygone era. This is why nobody takes metal as a genre seriously, because its childish. The critics are laughable, when'sSlipknot makes music for tattoo-sleeved meatheads who drink craft beers and put 666 in their online usernames. This hasn't changed with this last album. A bunch of manchildren in Halloween costumes, this act lost its edge a long time ago and should stay in its bygone era. This is why nobody takes metal as a genre seriously, because its childish. The critics are laughable, when's Entertainment Weekly's 10/10 coming?… Expand
  10. dangyosabyss
    Aug 9, 2019
    2
    I think this is the point at which the band start to decline. The same detuned riffs and Corey's screams are the lowest quality in years. Theres no evil menace any more and its verging on emo hipsterism. Unsainted is great but overall it seems like the prelude to breakup. So phoned in and by the numbers you wonder where their balls went.
  11. AyyFuji
    Aug 9, 2019
    3
    Unsainted, Birth of the Cruel, Orphan, maybe Not for this World, and Solway Firth are the only redeemable things about this album. When I'm told "Iowa levels of heavy" I'm expecting Disasterpiece of Left Behind, or Heretic Anthem, not whatever the hell Spiders was, like, that's a pop song, and historically, Corey has said how he hates pop music, yet that could easily be just another radioUnsainted, Birth of the Cruel, Orphan, maybe Not for this World, and Solway Firth are the only redeemable things about this album. When I'm told "Iowa levels of heavy" I'm expecting Disasterpiece of Left Behind, or Heretic Anthem, not whatever the hell Spiders was, like, that's a pop song, and historically, Corey has said how he hates pop music, yet that could easily be just another radio song on some pop station.

    Honestly, Unsainted and Birth of the Cruel, already good, we know that from the videos, everything from there to Spiders was okay, nothing stood out too much, but as soon as I hit Spiders, I instantly made a "what the f**k" scrunched up face, and it killed my entire excitement for the rest of the album. Orphan kinda redeemed a bit, and was pretty good by the end, My Pain was the same as Spiders, like, what the f**k is this? Not long for this world was okay, started off better than Spiders or My Pain, and ended pretty good.

    Overall, not worth it imo, just listen to Unsainted, Birth of the Cruel, potentially Nero Forte, skimmed over that pretty quickly, because I was just in a good mood from the start, Orphan, potentially Not for this World, and Solway Firth.

    I became a fan from Before I Forget, and got back when Devil in I came out, and that's the kinda stuff I expect, and most of this album doesn't even touch that level, let alone what Iowa is like. It hurts to say I don't like this album at the first listen, but I have to be honest. If it was an experiment, which is the only reason I could see them doing this, it failed miserably in my eyes, and it legitimately hurts to say that.    … Expand
  12. Mamosha
    Aug 9, 2019
    1
    I rate this album with 1. Because in this sh*t you can find only 1.5 good tracks.
    All other sh*t you can turn on on the graduation school ball for slow dance...
  13. Lilarise
    Aug 9, 2019
    1
    I have been a huge Slipknot fan from the beginning, and it pains me greatly to have to say this but this entire album is garbage. Not once did I feel like I was listening to a slipknot album. Fact is, the band lost its way after Paul.
  14. axelsherre
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    A bit worth more than garbage!!1!!1! A bit worth more than garbage!!1!!1! A bit worth more than garbage!!1!!1!
  15. Vergil1017
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    I have no idea who liked this album in the first place. Just a piece of **** Tortilla - couldn't promote the album. Each track is worse than the other. Why it's called a Slipknot - is not clear. Olds people, it's time to finish your musical career. Very bad.
  16. BENTOXDXD
    Jul 16, 2021
    0
    Una majestuosa forma de anunciar que aun queda mucho de Slipknot por ver y que gran trabajo de los miembros nuevos
  17. Arnebjarne
    Dec 29, 2020
    1
    I hear people say ''they've gone back to the IOWA roots!'' Yeah right, seems more like they're delusional to me. Slipknot ''We Are Not Your Kind'' pretty much a sequel to The Gray Chapter more than anything. Feels very overproduced and generic. This caters to the radio friendly rock channels and the boring masses. They did manage to get a lot of praise for this album but **** me is itI hear people say ''they've gone back to the IOWA roots!'' Yeah right, seems more like they're delusional to me. Slipknot ''We Are Not Your Kind'' pretty much a sequel to The Gray Chapter more than anything. Feels very overproduced and generic. This caters to the radio friendly rock channels and the boring masses. They did manage to get a lot of praise for this album but **** me is it bland. Do whatever the hell you want corey but Slipknot haven't been the same after the third album came out, that's where they started to decline.

    Very disappointing but then again I shouldn't expect anything when they haven't made a good album in 19 years.    … Expand

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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#20 Most Shared Album of 2019

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Aug 20, 2019
    90
    Wonderfully cohesive hour of vein-popping indignation. [Sep 2019, p.82]
  2. Clash Music
    Aug 15, 2019
    70
    Slipknot make an unexpected impact with their newly-discovered tenderness, but it’s those instantly-recognisable throat-shredding roars that really shine.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Aug 14, 2019
    67
    For better or for worse, Kind is a Slipknot record, one that has more to offer than expected and is still sometimes frustratingly short-sighted.
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