Rap metal, which slams anger and conflict, shook the world.
Jacoby Shaddix's deeply personal lyrics, combined with catchy, powerful riffs, made this album an explosive hit not only in the US but around the world, propelling the band to the top of the music scene.
In 2000, the nu metal genre became a massive movement, and Papa Roach was at the center of it all with this monumental album. He sublimated deeply personal pain, such as family breakdown and distrust in society, into anthemic melodies. It was a poignant cry that spoke to the sense of stagnation felt by young people of his generation. The sound, woven together with tight drumming and incendiary guitar work, retains its explosive power to this day. It peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200. It was certified triple platinum (3 million copies sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide.
