Infest [Clean Version]
Though Papa Roach may get lumped stylistically into the metal-rap category, this young quartet has more in common with the quirky, hard-edged funk-metal stylings of aFaith No More. Hailing from the Northern California burg of Vacaville, the late 1990s found Papa Roach honing their considerable songwriting skills on a plethora of previous releases prior toInfest, their major-label bow. Papa Roach cover a lot of ground on the 12 songs (including one hidden track) onInfest, both musically and lyrically. Singer-songwriter Coby Dick purveys a punk attitude in his vocal inflections, yet the lyrics to "Dead Cell" and "Broken Home" are intensely personal, intelligent, and thoughtful. From the infectious "Last Resort" to the band's trademark call to arms, "Infest," Papa Roach bring elements of rock, hip-hop, funk, metal, and reggae into their distinct, assertive, and surprisingly melodic and cohesive sound that bristles with energy and angst.--Katherine Turman