Album · Released 28 August 2001
Iowa
Iowa makes Slipknot's aggression feel heavy before it feels fast. The guitars have a dense, low sound, the percussion occupies nearly every available gap, and Corey Taylor's voice seems pressed against the front of the recording. Even when the band accelerates, the weight remains. Speed becomes another way to tighten the pressure. People = Shit is an effective statement of that approach. The opening attack is severe, but the changes in rhythm…
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IowaOur album review · 22 February 2026
9.0 