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Significant Other (album)

by Limp Bizkit

Released: June 22, 1999

Nu metal, rap metal

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Significant Other" is the second studio album by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit, released on June 22, 1999, under Flip and Interscope Records. Building on the foundation laid by their debut album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all," "Significant Other" expanded the band's sound by incorporating more metal and hip hop influences, while moving towards a more melodic direction and stepping away from their earlier hardcore punk-influenced style. It was praised for its improved production quality and cohesive sound compared to their debut.

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It solidified Limp Bizkit's status as a prominent…

It solidified Limp Bizkit's status as a prominent force in the nu metal movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Reception

Upon its release, "Significant Other" achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's blend of heavy guitar riffs, hip hop beats, and Fred Durst's rap-style vocals resonated with listeners and critics alike. To date, "Significant Other" has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, making it one of the band's most commercially successful releases.

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Upon its release, "Significant Other" achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's blend of heavy guitar riffs, hip hop beats, and Fred Durst's rap-style vocals resonated with listeners and critics alike. It was praised for its improved production quality and cohesive sound compared to their debut.

Critically, the album received positive reviews for its energetic performances and genre-blending approach. It solidified Limp Bizkit's status as a prominent force in the nu metal movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s. To date, "Significant Other" has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, making it one of the band's most commercially successful releases.