We Are Not Your Kind
by Slipknot
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 496 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 42 out of 496
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  1. MADVIP85
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    You want Iowa, the self titled and Vol.3 combined in one brutally melodic fashion then this is your album. Creepy samples, eerie intros, beautifully crafted ballads and rip roaring choruses. Definitely worth a shot for the Grammys
  2. vincent3445
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Очень интересный альбом, этот коллектив один из немногих, кто старается экспериментировать с музыкой при этом не теряет свою харизму со времен одноименника. Порадовало большое количество чистого вокала от Кори.
  3. mmorris777
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    Such an epic album. Their best one. I only want a fan of the interludes so I gave it a 9 instead of 10. Best album I’ve heard in a few years actually and I have it on repeat:)
  4. Nateo
    Aug 10, 2019
    8
    One word to describe this album; Different. I’m glad that after 20 years an artist can remain true to themselves and their sound while progressing enough to take risks.
  5. macchamo
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    An energy that had not been present since Vol:3. Strong riffs, powerful vocals, jump-the-f-up breakdowns and most welcome breaks and "artsy" explorations. Constant tension and punches.
    You can tell it's the first album that has been written as a full story and not just a succession of songs, as it goes full circle.
    So awesome that the band keeps successfully renewing themselves and    An energy that had not been present since Vol:3. Strong riffs, powerful vocals, jump-the-f-up breakdowns and most welcome breaks and "artsy" explorations. Constant tension and punches.
    You can tell it's the first album that has been written as a full story and not just a succession of songs, as it goes full circle.
    So awesome that the band keeps successfully renewing themselves and explore new horizons despite the members chaotic changes.
    quite excited to see this live.    … Expand
  6. MonkeyDneehar
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Dark, heavy and aggressive! Just what you want in a Slipknot album. This will entertain casual listeners too!
  7. Alcard9
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    **** amazing. Great album with great songs (Nero Forte is my favorite), in the second half it’s Full of experimentation.
  8. stasjs
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. This band has fully delivered on every level. A feat of the best album in their discography is something I never thought would happen. Each song is unique in its own way. The atmosphere of "Slipknot" is fully earned here. If they stopped here, I would be content.
  9. Boomstick95
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    I heard the Album now the 5th time and with every hearing session i find another piece of hidden art in this new and mostly daring but also winning album of slipknot. Its an album which is fresh and brave and even keep the great spirit of the band. Some also tracks remind me of IOWA times. Wouldnt be surprised if this will be one of the best Slipknot LP's. Great work. Great Art.
  10. Jackriot100
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Without a doubt Slipknot's best album and in my opinion, about as perfect as an album can reasonably get. Every single track is worth multiple listens, and that's more than I can say for most records in the sea of mediocrity that is the modern metal scene.
  11. Littleboyy
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing. The only word to describe it. It is a breath of fresh air for SlipKnot in the modern era of Slipknot and makes you want more (even though there are 14 songs).
  12. XalderAlenPurge
    Aug 9, 2019
    9
    While I felt that .5 was a rare misstep by Slipknot, they are now back in full force, full swing, full angst, sounding as great as ever. We Are Not Your Kind is a glorious kick in the teeth that manages to both look backwards at their back catalogue and look forward to new and better things.
  13. tsush21
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    No words needed. Masterpiece
    Great synergy of all previous album's styles.
    100% recommended
  14. klokikus
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fcking AMAZING. This is the culmination of all Slipknot has been in the last 20 years. You want the agressive music, you got it. You want the Vol 3 style? You got it. You want .5? You got that too. You want some Snuff? You got it in "A Liar's Funeral" .

    The interludes (Insert Coin, Death Because of Death, What's Next) are like a bridge between chapters in this album. When Insert coin ends you go into Unsainted, Birth of The Cruel which give a story of what happened in Corey's life first, how he went downhill, etc.
    Then Death Because of Death comes that continues with Nero Forte, Critical Darling, A Liar's Funeral and Red Flag that show off another chapter in Corey's life. This chapter is connected with his abuse, failed relationships, being lied and ditching all those things. Then What's Next comes and drags us into the biggest experiment Spiders which I still havent analyzed well but It's really good even for a Slipknot standard. Next up are Orphan, My Pain, Not Long For This World and Solway Firth. Orphan is basically The Heretic Anthem pt. 2 and in this last chapter of the album he talks how he overcame all the things like drug abuse, bad love etc. In Not Long For this world he basically thought he was gonna die at some point of those dark times. And in the end its Solway Firth with probably the best closing album words "You want a real smile? Haha. I havent smiled in years" which concludes this Magnum Opus of Slipknot and leaves us all breathless.
    This is small review from what this album really is and I hope we get #7 album in the future which we probably will.
    Thanks for reading this review and go listen to the album immediately cause its 100/10.    … Expand
  15. smeefburrgers
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    The best slipknot album is now here the most creative and overall best album they have done easily.
  16. Sean_lon21
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    I have never listened to any album where i genuinely enjoyed every song this album in my eyes is perfect
  17. Constomy
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    So good. Corey's voice is back in form. Saw him live a week ago in Knotfest. I'll Never forget that night!
  18. Pandadude
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing album. It’s up there with Iowa and ST in my opinion. 100% must buy for anyone that calls themself a maggot.
  19. SchroederRock
    Aug 9, 2019
    7
    I'm not some Slipknot mega-fan. I enjoy a handful of their tracks but usually don't venture beyond what immediately jumps out to me, so if I can appreciate this album enough to get into it way more than I have with any previous Slipknot album I can only imagine how excellent it must be for legit fans. Definitely worth a spin, and perhaps many more spins in the future.
  20. Wolfhound_GD
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Nero Forte is the best song I've heard in years! The drums are absolutely savage! This entire album is brutal but so melodic!
  21. Almighty_David
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    We Are Not Your Kind is nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s Slipknot ambitiously refining their sound while firing on all cylinders. Very impressive.
  22. Hogo
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    This album is pure rage against Corey's depression with a Vol.3/Iowa/Gray Chapter style with the best melodic parts I've heard in Slipknot ever. Slipknot has been so ambitious with this album and I think is their best record since Vol.3. 10/10
  23. fgboaes
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    They promised a heavier album, and they delivered. Easily the heaviest, both lyrically and musically, since Iowa, an album that I personally consider to be their best. A few of the songs could even be on Iowa, especially the track Orphan. However, it's far enough away from Iowa to be able to succeed as it's own thing. A very solid album all around. A few songs that I personally consider toThey promised a heavier album, and they delivered. Easily the heaviest, both lyrically and musically, since Iowa, an album that I personally consider to be their best. A few of the songs could even be on Iowa, especially the track Orphan. However, it's far enough away from Iowa to be able to succeed as it's own thing. A very solid album all around. A few songs that I personally consider to be highlights: Unsainted, Birth of the Cruel, Critical Darling, A Liar's Funeral, Spiders, and Solway Firth. The entire album, with the exception of maybe My Pain, is amazing, and I highly recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  24. adventurethis
    Aug 9, 2019
    9
    Not since Vol 3 has Slipknot pushed their creativity, and I suspect not since Vol 3 will fans be so divided. WANYK is leaps and bounds ahead of their last two albums, Corey's vocals are in full flight..stretching the boundaries of what he can achieve vocally..and the band is better for it. Jay Weinberg has really come into his own on this album, delivering a fantastic performance on drums.Not since Vol 3 has Slipknot pushed their creativity, and I suspect not since Vol 3 will fans be so divided. WANYK is leaps and bounds ahead of their last two albums, Corey's vocals are in full flight..stretching the boundaries of what he can achieve vocally..and the band is better for it. Jay Weinberg has really come into his own on this album, delivering a fantastic performance on drums. Sid Wilson has a notable presence and also shines through seamlessly (previously albums his work has often felt like an afterthought..but in WANYK his work blends perfectly with the rest of the band

    .For the fans out there that want Slipknot to churn out nothing but IOWA album after album you will likely not be satisfied with this latest effort; for the rest of us that appreciate growth and experimentation you will find something fresh yet familiar, and album worth buying.    … Expand
  25. rubbinhye
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    It's everything I wanted and more. Surprisingly, the least Slipknot song on the album, Spiders, is in the top 5 for me off the album.
  26. Ruften
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    When the album leaked, I read a few negative comments about the album being disappointing, but tis album doesn't disappoints in any way whatsoever. In advance I **** loved 'All Out Life". When it released I just went through a really tough period in my life and listening to that track made me realise how much I love music. It gave me the inspiriation and power to get back on track again.When the album leaked, I read a few negative comments about the album being disappointing, but tis album doesn't disappoints in any way whatsoever. In advance I **** loved 'All Out Life". When it released I just went through a really tough period in my life and listening to that track made me realise how much I love music. It gave me the inspiriation and power to get back on track again. Even though it's not on the album, I think it should be reviewed with the album as a whole. When Unsainted released, it gave me goosebumps on a different level. Slipknot is back, but this time it's a whole different ballgame compared to "The Grey Chapter". "Solway Firth" grew on me as I listened to it more and more. Normally I tend to listen to tracks with higher bpm's and faster riffs, but I appreciate the different layers of this track, which is kinda showcasing what the whole album is all about. Experimenting with different arrangements in each track, being able to constantly keep the audience focussed. "Nero Forte" sounds a bit like "Nomadic 2.0", but better and with a wider arrangement. "Critical Darling" reminds me of "My Plague" and "The Devil In I", really a beautiful track. "Red Flag" probably one of my favorite tracks, fast riffs, similar flow like "Everything Ends". "Spiders" isn't really my thing, but it really does a good job of playing in your head for a while. I love "Orphan", same flow as "Nomadic" and a bit like "The Negative One", different layers of Corey's voice, really dig it. I want to take the time for the slower tracks to grow on me, but I already love the album. This will definitly be a classic and in a few years will be seen as one their best alongside Iowa.… Expand
  27. rolofb
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Best album since Volume 3. Period. For me imho, .5 was their worst album by far, but this.... this is gold. Incredible material that has a lot of elements combined, experimental AF, heavy AF, There's a track for everyone, and the album as a whole, from start to finish is a delight. When you don't have to skip songs after the 20th time you listen to it.... it means it is a GREAT album,Best album since Volume 3. Period. For me imho, .5 was their worst album by far, but this.... this is gold. Incredible material that has a lot of elements combined, experimental AF, heavy AF, There's a track for everyone, and the album as a whole, from start to finish is a delight. When you don't have to skip songs after the 20th time you listen to it.... it means it is a GREAT album, everyone must give it a listen.

    From songs that reminds me of old Slipknot, IOWA album to be more specific, to other songs like Spiders that make me feels like im listening to some material produced by Mike Patton. Birth of the Cruel with a little bit of Alice in Chains vibe on it, and even My pain with some Massive Attack trip hop vibes on it. I just can't express in words what this journey is all about. Give it a listen, you wont be disappointed. 9.5 out of 10 for me.    … Expand
  28. Hgamboa3
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    10/10 album. Mixture of Iowa and Vol 3. A must listen to all rock fans around the world. This album will kick your f*cking ass.
  29. Drewcifer1985
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    One of their most cohesive, experimental, dynamic, and yet instantly recognizable works. Brilliant.
  30. Bedy135
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND is different from what you know so far SLIPKNOT. And believe that you can hate or love this record. The creative skills of Jim Root, Shawn Crahan and indeed whole bands have moved up a level. This album is kind of like Vol.3 for 2019. They were not afraid to come up with something to put you on your ass, even though the core of the whole thing remains the same. TheWE ARE NOT YOUR KIND is different from what you know so far SLIPKNOT. And believe that you can hate or love this record. The creative skills of Jim Root, Shawn Crahan and indeed whole bands have moved up a level. This album is kind of like Vol.3 for 2019. They were not afraid to come up with something to put you on your ass, even though the core of the whole thing remains the same. The guys from Iowa are still under the hard shell, the fools who tore anus metal 20 years ago. They showed what they can do, and asserted that the band is experimenting, and they are not afraid of it.
    The album has a total of 3 stages, the first indicates the intro, suddenly Death Because Of Death and the third What's Next.
    "Nero Forte" and "Critical Darling" feel 1999 and vol.3 vibes. Songs that impressed me the most. The biggest change, however, underwent "Spiders", "Birth of the Cruel" and "My Pain" cries reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails. And otherwise the album is all banger.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
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  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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