We Are Not Your Kind
by Slipknot
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 496 Ratings

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  1. Drewcifer1985
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    One of their most cohesive, experimental, dynamic, and yet instantly recognizable works. Brilliant.
  2. OldSchoolGamer1
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This album is a culmination of what makes Slipknot an iconic metal band. After many, many listens I conclude it is a genuine masterpiece. There are so many incredibly songs that remind me of why I fell in love with Slipknot to begin with while still bringing something entirely new to the table.
  3. 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!
  4. Jiano74
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    This album is truly brilliant, its hard to stand out in what has been a fantastic year for metal. This album I gave a score of 10 and still struggled to put it in my Top 5 albums of 2019. You just knew as soon as Unsainted was released that this album was going to be a fantastic album and it was. The usual mixture of fantastic ballads and brutal vocals continues to impress.
  5. 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.
  6. bryan101384
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    This is Slipknot at their absolute peak in every facet. It has all the elements that made their early work so great and so much more. This album deep and you will undoubtedly pick up something new with every listen. Like any masterful piece of art it's composition can't be summed up into words.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. swkotlas
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ребята из Айовы потрудились на славу. Однозначно, этот альбом превзошёл предыдуший и поднял планку до нереального уровня, как в лирике, так и в инструментальной составляющей. Один из лучших альбомов года, среди всех жанров… Expand
  10. lulabymusic
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    ____ The sixth album is inventive, intimidating and saturated with deep misanthropy. And these qualities cause a passionate feeling of pleasure when listening, as if you are becoming involved in the dark side of this world.
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    ____ The first track, like a trigger, is gaining momentum and immerses you in this sacred atmosphere of a musical choreographer, which with each subsequent track is    ____ The sixth album is inventive, intimidating and saturated with deep misanthropy. And these qualities cause a passionate feeling of pleasure when listening, as if you are becoming involved in the dark side of this world.
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    ____ The first track, like a trigger, is gaining momentum and immerses you in this sacred atmosphere of a musical choreographer, which with each subsequent track is impressive and causes emotions. And "Unsainted" with its powerful energy and the inclusion of the gospel choir cuts off its head from the shoulders! The climax is replaced by frightening lullabies, which makes the album sound dynamic and varied.
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    ___ In general, one thing is clear - the Slipknot characters are still arrogant and true to their essence, as in 1999, despite the fact that people under masks change, the worldview, time and surrounding space change.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. LoletinAlexis
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    We Are Not Your Kind is simply the greatest sensory experience of Slipknot and Nu Metal.
  13. m4tizer0
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    This album is like everything slipknot ever put out but better. I would say it's the best metal album this year (Sorry Rammstein!). There is something for everyone on this album. If you like old Slipknot put on "Red Flag" and you'll feel like you are listening to the self-titled debut. If you prefer something new and experimental try listening to "Spiders" or "My Pain", but in my opinionThis album is like everything slipknot ever put out but better. I would say it's the best metal album this year (Sorry Rammstein!). There is something for everyone on this album. If you like old Slipknot put on "Red Flag" and you'll feel like you are listening to the self-titled debut. If you prefer something new and experimental try listening to "Spiders" or "My Pain", but in my opinion the best songs on the album are songs like "Critical Darling" or "Nero Forte". You get extremely raw and hardcore verses and a very catchy chorus. In my opinion it's the best album Slipknot ever put out, even better than Iowa or self-titled. I didn't really believe in this album success but was extremely surprised. If their next album will be better or at least at the same level we will be probably getting another album of the year.… Expand
  14. Waffenmutti
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    A Slipknot Record that is so new and fresh after all this years, it takes a lot of brave to leave the save corridor and release a record like this. Every Song brings new ways and more dynamic. For all the haters, its no talent to ram every note with factor 1000, dynamic in tempo, heavyness and this great sound is just a masterpiece. A new Iowa next to the Codename Orange Release last year.
  15. 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
  16. Zeal0t
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Corey's vocals are the best we've heard since Iowa. Heavier than .5 The Gray Chapter. A big surprise is how instrumental Sid and Craig were in creating an atmosphere for this album. By tying each song together with segues and their trademark frequency sound effects they form a strong cohesivness on the album. Jay is a mastermind on this album. Besides having one of the best masks heCorey's vocals are the best we've heard since Iowa. Heavier than .5 The Gray Chapter. A big surprise is how instrumental Sid and Craig were in creating an atmosphere for this album. By tying each song together with segues and their trademark frequency sound effects they form a strong cohesivness on the album. Jay is a mastermind on this album. Besides having one of the best masks he absolutely slays track to track. His hard hitting drumming really helps drive home and authenticates the emotional message of this album. of this album… Expand
  17. Thwompthing
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Oh. My. God. This is their best work since Iowa and Volume 3. I thought the .5 was awesome....this is just on another level and it has more of the 1999/Iowa feel than ever before. Slipknot truly went back to their roots here while also re-inventing their style with songs like Unsainted and the KILLER Critical Darling. If AOV is the balad for the Grey Chapter, then Critical Darling hasOh. My. God. This is their best work since Iowa and Volume 3. I thought the .5 was awesome....this is just on another level and it has more of the 1999/Iowa feel than ever before. Slipknot truly went back to their roots here while also re-inventing their style with songs like Unsainted and the KILLER Critical Darling. If AOV is the balad for the Grey Chapter, then Critical Darling has to be it for We Are Not Your Kind.

    I admit that I am a crazed Slipknot fan (Maggot for life), with tattoos and the whole 9, but I also don't feel like I'm biased when I say that this is one heck of a great metal album I think many people will love to listen to over and over again, preferably at a loud volume.    … Expand
  18. Undergames
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum tá incrível cara, Slipknot voltou com tudo com músicas que realmente ficam na cabeça! Pra mim as melhores são Nero Forte, UNSAINTED, Critical Darling, orphan e Solway Firth. Daria nota 1000 se pudesse
  19. 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.
  20. vitpankin
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    I've never been a true Slipknot fan, from entire Iowa I was re-listening only most popish My Plague. There always was something that I didn't like about them: pretty flat song structure, too easy melodies, but this album is something outstanding, so great that I'm listening for 3rd time in a row. True aggressive, very diverse, full of edgy and catchy melodies, that couldn't keep you notI've never been a true Slipknot fan, from entire Iowa I was re-listening only most popish My Plague. There always was something that I didn't like about them: pretty flat song structure, too easy melodies, but this album is something outstanding, so great that I'm listening for 3rd time in a row. True aggressive, very diverse, full of edgy and catchy melodies, that couldn't keep you not impressed. Best album so far.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. MrCrowley
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    One of the best Slipknot albums in my opinion. Somehow the songs are both aggressive yet melodic at the same time. I definitely recommend this to any metal fan.
  25. TheScoundreL
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Beautifully brutal - satisfying beyond description. Surpassed the high hopes I had for this album, which is the demonic butt-baby of Iowa & Vol. 3 (& I mean that in the best way possible) - the only critique I have is greedily wishing for more of these songs. F'ing awesome & addictive - some of Slipknot's best ever. As a guitarist, my favorite riffs are on Not Long for This World. Too manyBeautifully brutal - satisfying beyond description. Surpassed the high hopes I had for this album, which is the demonic butt-baby of Iowa & Vol. 3 (& I mean that in the best way possible) - the only critique I have is greedily wishing for more of these songs. F'ing awesome & addictive - some of Slipknot's best ever. As a guitarist, my favorite riffs are on Not Long for This World. Too many solid tracks to pick an overall favorite...which isn't a bad problem to have. If only every album I buy from other bands henceforth could be HALF as good as this, I'd gladly sacrifice toy goats to The Dark Lord every night until I die :]… Expand
  26. darkgag24
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Raw,brutal and at the same time beautiful and carefully crafted.This is Slipknot at their prime.
  27. GermanJerky
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    An amazing album to cater to the old fans while bringing in new ones. Filled with so much emotion and energy you'll be head banging all the way through.
  28. 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.
  29. MattBerns
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    As far as Slipknot albums go, in my personal opinion, WANYK is their most ambitious and creative effort yet. This album was said by lead-singer Corey Taylor to be their heaviest effort since 2001’s “Iowa” but instead of pure aggression, we were given a menacing album full of emotion. Corey’s vocals are front-and-center here as they absolutely tear through the monsoons of instrumentationAs far as Slipknot albums go, in my personal opinion, WANYK is their most ambitious and creative effort yet. This album was said by lead-singer Corey Taylor to be their heaviest effort since 2001’s “Iowa” but instead of pure aggression, we were given a menacing album full of emotion. Corey’s vocals are front-and-center here as they absolutely tear through the monsoons of instrumentation that the rest of the eight masked-members provide. The sounds that Slipknot uses on this album are weirder and more sonically ambitious than what we’re used to from them. The album has three short mostly-instrumental tracks which allow the album to breathe a bit but also help WANYK keep it’s menacing consistency. I’m glad to say that this album is one of the stronger efforts across the entire musical spectrum that we have been presented with in 2019. P.S. Not to say “I told you so” or anything but I did tweet back in February that I’d put money down on Slipknot taking home the title for “Best Metal Album” at this year’s Grammy Awards and it’s now August and it’s looking like a safe bet.

    - Berns    … Expand
  30. 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
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  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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