“**💭 Thoughts:** Just under half a decade since 2004’s *Vol. 3 The Subliminal Verses*, Slipknot released *All Hope Is Gone*, a record that has the band taking on more of a groove metal sound whilst still heavily maintaining elements of their signature nu-metal/alt-metal sound. This is a huge step from their previous record, as this album as a whole feels significantly more memorable, experimental, and interesting.
**🎶 Tracklist Review**
1.) .Execute. ⚪️
2.) Gematria (The Killing Name) 🔵🥈
3.) Sulfur 🔵🥉
4.) Psychosocial 🔵
5.) Dead Memories 🔵
6.) Vendetta 🟢
7.) Butcher’s Hook 🟡
8.) Gehenna 🔵
9.) This Cold Black 🔵🥇
10.) Wherein Lies Continue 🟢
11.) Snuff 🟢
12.) All Hope Is Gone 🔵
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**🤔 Track Rating Scale**
🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often.
🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often.
🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit.
🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting.
🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again.
⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song.
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**🏅 Ranking Scale**
10 — Perfect
9 — Exceptional
8 — Great
7 — Good
6 — Decent
5 — Average
4 — Below Average
3 — Poor
2 — Bad
1 — Awful
0 — Unlistenable”
