Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water

Well that was terrible -- but at least it was long.

Most people seem to hate this just because of the Fred Durst of it all. I hate it because it's awful.

The biggest problem here in my mind is best represented in comparison to other Nu-Metal that I am a fan of. SOAD - Not enough melodic talent from Durst to rival Serj. Slipknot - Not enough actual edge to even get close to this sound. RATM - No real political message besides "Fuck everyone else". Linkin Park - Not nearly the same even blend of rock, hip hop, and electronic. Korn - Much heavier, and handles experimental pieces better all around. Evanescence - 2000s Goths and Emos know what I'm talking about. No authenticity in comparison here. That isn't comprehensive at all, but you can see the core issues of authenticity, talent, and meaningfulness on display. On top of that, the album suffers from major bloat, with almost every non-explicit song needing a cut. That being said, this is the junk food I grew up on, and so I do have to rate it an honest 3 for all the stuff I do like. Could be a 4 or 5 even if the right cuts were made.

Average rating of 2.45 is proof that 1001 users don't get pu$$y like me and Fred

Suck a dick, Fred Durst

The fucking peanut gallery, sheesh. This album fuckin thumps. It isn't as good as significant other, but it has its charm. Not that anyone here plans on giving it a chance. Willing to bet half these reviews were written before the first song finished, and the album was turned off after that. Pussies. 5/5 and keep fuckin ROLLIN!

i don't think i could hate this music more. How the hell is this on any list of albums you need to hear? Now i feel bad about giving Hail to the Thief 1 star, because that alsbum is light years better than this trash. Also, this is clearly the worst album cover of all time.

This whole thing is just a giant collection of garbage and it's inclusion on this list is an insult to every other artist and to every one taking part in this exercise. There is nothing about this that even makes sense, the artwork, the title, the construction of the track listing, the inclusion of two version of "Rollin'" and the Outro is just a big ol' heap of garbage. I can't believe I made it through this whole thing. I'm exhausted and need a fucking beer. Giving it one star since it won't allow me to give it anything less.

So egregiously bad that, often enough, it wraps around to being funny. Made even worse/funnier that sometimes the riffs are actually good until Mr. Durst comes and opens his mouth.

I will vehemently defend this album - it's a great example of critics not knowing what they're talking about. Limp Bizkit were lightning in a bottle, and Chocolate Starfish... is their uncorking. It... Appealed to a generation of young people that were actively disenfranchised at the time (Full nelson) Spawned smash-hit singalongs that are still played in bars and clubs today (Rollin', My Way, My Generation) Captured the zeitgeist of the late 90s (Livin' It Up, Take A Look Around) and draws towards its' conclusion with a performance so heartfelt that even its' cringiest lines are forgivable-at-worst (Boiler) Whilst it's not its' generations Sticky Fingers or Blonde on Blonde it is something special that's too regularly cast off for being easy (wrong), unadventurous (wrong) or dumb (a little bit, but mostly wrong) 5 STARS

No. I refuse. You've made me listen to a Korn album and a Marilyn Manson album, and there were ways that I could reasonable criticize those albums, but I refuse to believe that any human being could be so brain damaged as to think that Limp Bizkit deserves to be represented on this list. What could I possibly be meant to take away from this other than the idea that rock music was a crucifying hellscape in the early 2000s? Jesus. I'm on the second song, and it's not just that I want to turn the album off, I'm losing the will to keep going. It's like Fred Durst just found out about NIN and the word fuck at the same time. Like, how did he think that anyone would find this interesting? What is the point of any of this? Fred Durst might be the worst lyricist I've ever heard. All of his songs are just a word salad put together from South Park episodes. Every song has basically the same sound and structure. Most of his choruses seem to be lyrics stolen from other songs in a way that suggests that Durst doesn't really get any of the music that he likes. I genuinely have nothing positive to say about this. This album should have been buried in the desert next to old copies of ET on Atari. It's really shocking the extent to which even the best elements of this album are mediocre. I'm genuinely angry that I wasted my time listening to this 1/5

Before I even spin the first tune, I'll say this is a band I consciously avoided. Not sure why. Let's see if I denied myself something fabulous. Oh right... now I remember. Fred Durst may be the biggest little bitch in music. Jesus, he's insufferable. Did you know he doesn't give a fuck? I just Googled "how many times does limp bizkit say fuck on chocolate starfish," and apparently, the title track is noted as having the word "fuck" 48 times. So multiplied by 15, that's 720. So, I still listened to the album (how some of these songs have over 200 million spins on Spotify is confounding). "My Way" has something that resembles a hook, "The One" is actually not offensive or juvenile, and the blend of electronic and metal has promise, but the message in the music is so self-focused and inane, and it's so flat and uninspired, it's hard to endure. I guess some folks feel differently. Great. Makes me wish I rated The Teardrop Explodes as a 2 because this sets the bar for a one-star rating. Next?

Yeah, this is awful, but you didn't need me to tell you that. But whatever you do, do not let that fact discourage you from listening to this - this is without a doubt an album you SHOULD listen to before you die. It's not just awful; it's uniquely, bewilderingly, even gloriously awful. You just can't convince anyone under the age of 25 that this was actually the real deal back in the early 00's. It's so bafflingly absurd that I cannot help but to respect it. And what better way to respect an album as raunchy and brash as this one than to give it the one star it's daring you to give it? As mr. Durst would put it: "fuck you and your fucking mum!"

This 5 is dedicated to you, Ben Stiller. You are my favourite motherfucker.

I kind of wish I hadn't been paying attention to any of the lyrics because I actually did enjoy the music here. But the words... My goodness, these guys sound like they are just SO MAD at their moms. So much whining. So very much whining. Too bad.

Hot take: this would be a semi-decent metal LP (maybe mid-tier deftones level) if you cut a few tracks and the lead singer didn't sound like Ron Stoppable.

I came so close to rating this album 2 stars just so I wouldn't have a blatant anus spoiling my otherwise nice summary page, but I can't in good conscience give this album that high of praise.

I thoroughly expected to hate this album. Guess what? I didn't. That said, I think the act of listening to Chocolate Starfish... reduced my IQ by a few points; and certainly the replay value is limited. Fred Durst has, for better or worse, a distinctive voice, but his whelping is of the register of a man having his sunburnt shoulders being slapped (a distinctive possibility, as one imagines Mr Durst lives a largely sleeveless life). In terms of lyrics, it's an absolute shambles, although I have been enlightened as to many ways 'fuck' can be deployed as noun, verb and adjective. And yet? Well, it's hard to deny the animating spirit behind this endeavour - a celebration of boneheaded machismo and exxxxtreme attitude. For all the posturing, there's a good-natured vibe throughout, and moreover, it's often very fun. I'm also never going to complain about huge riffs and huge beats. The cherry on top? 'Rollin'' is a true five star song. It's a monster - a riff as big as a house wedded to a chorus that is beautiful in its Neanderthal simplicity. Of course you've also got the celebrate three genders "hey ladies / hey fellas / and the people that don't give a fuck", which is frankly ahead of it's time in its inclusivity. Listening to 'Rollin'', I feel like I can run through a brick wall. I feel like I can successfully invade a micronation. Few songs hold such potency.

I really only knew the name of this band and that they are from Chicago. "Intro" hit and I'm like "woah...am I a Limp Bizkit fan?" "Hot Dog" started to hit a little hard but then I found myself grooving and laughing. While this is not my preferred genre, I'm really surprised that I kind of enjoy nu-metal rap!

So, so bad

The cover of this turned me off. The explanation of the title turned me off. So I hit 'play' fully expecting to hate this. I want genuinely surprised when I didn't. I enjoyed the anger-filled songs. The talented and catchy performances temper those hard edges. It was surprisingly good to listen to while I was working. Maybe Limp Bizkit is addressing some latent rage. This may be just the ticket the next time I want to throw a tantrum in the back seat. I went on to listen to this a second time today, except for the last two songs which the album doesn’t really need.

I get that the album title is supposed to make me throw up a little each time I encounter it, but really do we have to make an effort to make the world a worse place? Same thing with the music tracks here. I won't deny that after a particularly distressing and upsetting morning that it wasn't a little cathartic to hear someone screaming "fuck" 49 times and "burn this fucker down" and so on two hours late on my way to work... But that was only 1/4 of the way through the album. And then it went on and on and on and got worse and worse and worse. Whosoever wants to hear the last track more than one miserable time? I mean really?

Too long and not very intelligent, but very fun

When I decided to commit to listening to all the albums on this list from start to finish, I was fully aware that there would be some releases I’d find challenging and others for which I’m simply not the intended audience. What I didn’t anticipate, however, was encountering a Limp Bizkit album—let alone this one. Let’s get the album title out of the way first: Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. It’s based on a joke so puerile that even Beavis & Butt-Head might roll their eyes. As for the cover art, it baffles me to this day how no one in the band’s immediate orbit—whether management, the label, or even the guy selling t-shirts—pulled Fred Durst aside and said, “Look, man, this is embarrassing. Maybe we can put some of the 'Significant Other' dollars towards something a little less... awful.” But as the old saying goes, "Don’t judge an album by its questionable cover." So let’s talk about the music. Nu-metal was a curious phenomenon of the early 2000s, and to be fair, this music was everywhere for a while. I was once an angry teen too and while the music doesn’t speak to me as much today, there are a few releases from the likes of Deftones or System of a Down that I’d gladly revisit. Unfortunately, this isn’t the album that best represents the genre—or even this band. Let’s highlight the high points: "My Generation" (not a Who cover), "My Way" (not a Frank Sinatra cover), "Take a Look Around" (not a Temptations cover), and "Rollin’" (not a Tina Turner cover). These singles were omnipresent in 2000, so I had some ingrained familiarity, and I was surprised to find them still enjoyable. They showcase some unexpectedly strong songwriting, great musicianship, and some of Durst's most memorable deliveries. But beyond these hits, the rest of the album is a mixed bag. Tracks like "Hot Dog" and "Full Nelson" lean heavily into aggression but feel repetitive after the initial shock value wears off. "Livin' It Up" lacks the cohesion of more successful genre crossovers, and "Getcha Groove On" sees the band experimenting with hip-hop elements, though the result feels more like a novelty than a serious blend of genres. "Boiler" stands out with a darker, more brooding tone, showcasing a more introspective side, while "Hold On" provides a rare moment of restraint, even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing. Tracks like "The One" offer some variety, but they ultimately get lost in the album’s overwhelming reliance on loud, chaotic energy. The band's tendency to crank everything up to eleven often detracts from the overall experience, making some tracks feel exhausting rather than engaging. By the album's end, the lack of dynamic range makes it difficult to remember any one individual track. The riffs blend into one another, and the reliance on copy-paste distorted guitar tones feels extremely dated today. Then there’s Fred Durst. Lyrically, he operates in three modes: pissed off, really pissed off, and really really pissed off. This would be fine if the words or music were particularly memorable, but too often it comes across as whiny self-agrandization. While I believe Durst’s delivery, vocal timbre, and sheer exuberance actually suit the genre, the problem is that he rarely has much to say on this release. The now infamous (over)use of the F-word becomes numbing after a while, its impact diluted to the point of irrelevance. Now that I’ve sat through all 74 minutes of this album, I’ll admit I didn’t hate it as much as I expected. It’s certainly not the worst album I’ve encountered on this list. I suspect it was hastily included out of fear of missing out on a cultural phenomenon during Limp Bizkit’s peak, suggesting Dimery and his team are not immune to passing cultural fads. But it raises a bigger question: what was the purpose of this album in 2000 beyond cashing in on the success of 'Significant Other'? And perhaps more importantly, why would anyone listen to it now? If you’re after nu-metal anthems or crunchy riffs with real bite, there are far better options from this era that have stood the test of time. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your viewpoint, *Chocolate Starfish* just isn’t one of them. Did/Do I own this release? No Does this release belong on the list? No Would this release make my personal list? Never Will I be listening to it again? Hopefully not

Lots of questions here... So this album was on the original list of 1001 albums, and then later pulled. Why was it put on the list? What are the qualifications of being put on this list? Furthermore? What made it get pulled off the list? Looking at Oct 2000, there were a number of albums that were released around that same time that I hold in higher regard that did not make the list. I have to wonder why they did not make the list. The album itself is not bad. There are a couple of songs I knew from previously. But I mean... Fred Durst? Really? Not exactly the most skilled artist. But hey, Limp Bizkit sells, so there must be something to it, right? There is a definite energy there. But 75 minutes of it? Nope. Just tiring. Next.

Lmao, come on man. What the hell are we doing here?

Is it possible to give this pile of sh!t less than one star?

Awful. Awful lyrics, awful music, awful everything. Embarrassing.

Zero stars if I could

I didn’t realise this list included comedy albums!

So here's how big Limp Bizkit was in 2000. My friends and I actually skipped school/work so we could go to Best Buy the day this album was released because it came with an exclusive extra CD featuring a remix by P. Diddy. Every track is a banger and brings back so many fond memories as I relisten. Sure, it doesn't all hold up - "That's 46 fucks in this fucked up rhyme!" and Durst's ode to Ben Stiller is a little strange. But as a strictly nostagia album, I can come across this every few years and be glad that I did. Keep on Rollin' Baby!

Your mouth is writing checks your ass can't cash. But this album can.

Unbelievably wack. It's an hour long tirade of douchey, yet trashy rhymes that make you feel like you had one too many monsters before booze cruising around the streets of Jacksonville. The same way we look back in time at questionable fashion choices, I look back at this album and think "how the fuck was this ever popular?". This album is a cocktail of bud light, testosterone, energy drinks, cigarette smoke, and insecurity that gets spit out at the listener through the corniest bars of all time. Silver linings: I'm now realizing that I should be grateful that I was too young to ever get into this album or know who Fred Durst was while the album was popular

Oh FFS. This shit should have been incinerated with all of the other hazardous nu-metal waste and relegated to - at best - a minor, MINOR footnote in music history. Just utter garbage that wasn't worth anyone's time when it was released, let alone now. If only we could rate 0 stars...

Evidently, this was removed (for good reason), but I persevered anyway... for over an hour.

Comfortably the worst record I’ve ever heard. Managed three tracks and that was two too many

this sucks

Haha of course it's a 5. It's Limp Bizkit. Fuck it. I mean, it's not a 5, but there we go.

five stars and five hot dogs flavored water

Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle) needs to be a war track in Warzone 2

The best Limp Bizkit album but its a Limp Bizkit album

2 because there are some certified bangers in here. but including this album in this list is ridiculous.

TapouT brand rap rock edgelord

Sounds like someone just learned some curse words and wants everyone to know. I've never knowingly listened to Limp Bizkit before. I was 25 when this album came out, but somehow I knew I was too old for it. I'm 49 now listening to it, and I'm wayyyyy too old for this shit. Crap, juvenile lyrics, crap vocals, crap guitar, crap album title and art. Nothing on this album wasn't crap. The only people giving this more than 1 star better have some nostalgic tie to this from when they were an edgy teenager trying to rebel against society. I could not fathom someone hearing this for the first time today and think it's good. No f***ing way. I actually sat through this whole thing, by the way, even the extremely obnoxious several minute long laughing at the end. This is bottom of the barrel stuff here.

I started this project focused on listening every single album, even the ones I really despise. But I had no idea there was this specific kind of disgusting shit on this list. Fuck Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst and everything related to this unholy piece of crap, I'm not wasting one hour of my life on this. This one should be top 3 on 1001 Albums You Shouldn't Hear Before You Die. Fuck it. I wish I could rate it -5, or at least 0.

I think this is the worst thing I’ve ever heard. Even nostalgia couldnt save this one for me.

One of the worst things I’ve ever heard.

Cheap sounding production. Cheap references to other music acts -- and Macromedia Shockwave (wtf). Cheap dick jokes. If I was a wrestler looking for a new entrance song for an upcoming heel turn, this is the album I would start with. I like when the vocalist goes into his weird falsetto whine raps -- especially on the hokey-pokey sections of "Rollin'." There's a part of "The One" where the bass kind of sounds like The Cure. That's my favorite part of this record which I will never listen to again. "Boiler" gives some Deftones vibes but the vocals, again, are just really not good. A pile of crap at the intersection of Eminem and Linkin Park.

Is this a fuckin prank

Lol. This is a joke the app pulled on us all, right? So, lemme just get it straight... The album starts with two tracks ripping off choruses by Nine Inch Nails and The Who over horribly *dated* nu-metal sounds, and you're supposed to think this is a "creative" proposal here? Fred Durst's so-called "rapping" is grating to the extreme, aptly and faithfully evoking the sound of fingernails on a chalk board, the guitar hooks are competently played but miserable or bland, and when the band is seemingly out of stupid ideas, they rake the undersized glands that serve as brains for them to pull off an even stupidest idea: "Hey guys, let's use the Mission Impossible theme for our next hit single!" "Duuuuude, that's a *great* idea! But I'ma take one last hit from that bong first, OK?" Oh. I almost forgot. This album cover is *also* the ugliest cover *of all time*. Not "artistic-ugly" or "ironic-ugly". Just plain, I-don't-know-what-I'm-doing-here-with-my-computer-yet-I'm-doing-it-nonetheless ugly. Jesus H. Christ. I've counted: there are only *three* reviews that are giving a "5" to this turd. Three. But a 2.55/5 overall rating is still *way* too generous. And there are not so many reviews written yet. I hope that grade will go even lower with time. I've spotted a few records on the list that actually have an even lower score, and conversely deserve far better appreciation from music fans (records such as Robert Wyatt's *Rock Bottom* or even the last one ever in the global stats, Einsturzende Neubaten's *Kollaps*). No wonder someone in Dimery's team later put their foot down and decided to place "Chocolate Fish And Whatever Your Fried Brain Is Having A Thought About" right where it deserved to go: down to the toilets flush. Number of albums left to review: 714 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 143 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 69 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): 79 (including this one)

nobody needs to listen to this before they day except for maybe ben stiller

Just the worst.

bizkit's magnum opus

Ein ikonisches Album, das mit energiegeladenem Nu Metal und provokativen Texten polarisiert. Ein markantes Werk der Ära.

Yes dude yes

Nostalgia bias for me. Listened to this hundreds of times when I was younger.

extra skeptican na pocetku, ali mi je preeeeejeben album

ugodno iznenadena, neki hard punk rock i malo rap mozda bi inace bilo 4, al nekak mi je sjelo u voznji bas dobro

One of the albums of all time

Still full of awesome early noughties hits. I owned this album and played it regularly.

Mixing it up!! And nookie.

Such a fun album, always puts me in a good mood

Great album, better than I remembered even outside of Rollin' being such a banger

5-stars. LOVE this album. It means so much to me. A really fun time of my life.

Finally, after 600 albums we are finally entering the territory of modern art. Some criticize Durst, calling his lyrics sophomoric, his voice agitating and inducing of intestinal distress. I for one think he is misunderstood; an angel with a poetic aptitude we were undeserving of. His voice and persona pierced through the FM radio-waves and provided a much needed beacon of hope through troubled times. Few front-men have commanded authority or rocked a red New-Era fitted quite so well. The album starts on a high note on Hot Dog, with Durst not only singing, but *also* maintaining a curse count ("if I say fuck 2 more times, that's 46 fucks in this fucked up rhyme"). A feat of multi-tasking few have attempted, much less succeeded. We quickly detour into serious territory with My Generation (not to be confused with The Who song, though Durst cleverly borrows the stutter in subtle homage). Once again, we see Durst's clever wordplay and poetic aplomb on display "Hey kid, take my advice. You don't want to step into a big pile of shit (shh). Captain's drunk, your world is Titanic." Tracks 5 and 6 are where we start really digging into the meat of the album. My Way leads us off on a slow, but contemplative warning where Durst shirks the cultural shackles that have restrained him and cajoles that he is going to do things his way. A newly freed spirit, he won't take anyone's shit. Rollin' is a solid counterpoint upon which this newfound confidence is bottled, doused in gasoline, and light ablaze. With a propulsive beat from DJ Lethal and Sam Rivers (bass) this song bounces confidently forward. Durst drops several octaves from his usual falsetto and throws some hair on his chest as he growls. Though its worth mentioning now that the Urban Assault Vehicle variant, featuring DMX, Method Man, and Redman, really is where the track shines -- a complete re-built instrumental with Wu member Method Man commanding a solid verse and DMX adding his characteristic bite. Getcha Groove On is the first to feature some external help -- this time in the form of fellow culture warrior Xzibit. Honestly, this song is far better than it has any right to be. X gives a solid verse and Durst holds his own -- fair play. I'm left in a weird place with this album, where it forces me to ponder "what qualifies as good music." Clearly the answer is subjective, and in this case, I am forced to consider the idea that music as an art does not need to be technically qualified to form "good" music. Surely an album named after an asshole has no right to be "good," and yet it holds so much nostalgiac essence along with rip-roaring good quality fun that I am struggling here... At the same time there are literal lyrics in here about crawling up someone's butt. For that I am giving this a very confused 4 / 5.

I'll sue for the cover which scared the shit out of me. the music is ok

Ugh. After 20+ albums this is the first one I couldn't get all the way through. I tired but everything about it screams: Florida man.

Hahahahahahahaha no.

Wow, it's like Linkin Park but worse.

Cant’t give it no stars.

In the late 90’s, attending Ozzfest was a rite of passage for a teenage metalhead. The Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, was throwing a massive party and you were invited. If it came to town, you did everything in your power to go, because a.) it’s Ozzy Fuckin’ Osbourne and b.) it was going to be awesome. I first went to Ozzfest in 1998 in Holmdel, NJ at what was then called the Garden State Arts Center. 25 years later, my memory of that show is fuzzy to say the least. But, there is one performance that stands out, clear as day: Limp Bizkit. They had a giant dirty toilet bowl on stage that must have been 20-30 feet tall and at the start of the show, members would emerge from it and jump down on to the stage. Fred Durst even sang a few songs from the rim of the bowl. It was ridiculous. To this day, I’m not sure if it was the most or least self-aware performance I’ve even seen.

Not a fan at all.

Awful. Just awful. There's no justification for this being here. This album has some of the worst rapping you will ever hear. The singing and screaming isn't any good either. It all borders on comical, except it's too annoying to be funny. The lyrics are incredibly stupid as well.The cherry on top is that it's way too long of an album. I can't lie, I liked this a lot as a teen but unlike a lot of other artists I liked then but do not like so much now, I don't even get a slight nostalgia buzz. I just feel embarrassed and annoyed. I have no idea why I or anyone else did though. It's like millions of us were under hypnosis back then. Its crazy to think of just how HUGE this band was. I can't believe that I even took the time to say more than the 2 words that would've sufficed for this album: SHIT SANDWICH

No, thank you.

Effin rubbish

Can this get zero stars?

Why have you done this to me

genuinely unlistenable. 90s nu metal was a dark period in history

Appalling - one of the worst records I have ever heard.

Voi juma! Tämä saattaa olla meikäläisen kaikkien aikojen eniten kuunneltu levy, tai ainakin tiukasti kärkikahinoissa. Vuosien saatossa pääsi jo hieman unohtumaankin, mutta sitten puuttui kohtalo peliin. Ostin ensimmäisen oman auton ehkä 2015 ja tämä kyseinen mestariteos oli jäänyt edelliseltä omistajlta soittimen sisään. Ei tainnu Pasuunassa juuri muu musiikki soida tämän lisäksi. Lukemattomien toistokertojen jälkeen tällä levyllä ei ole ensimmäistäkään täytebiisiä vaan kyseessä on täydellinen mestariteos. Moni ei varmasti allekirjoita, mutta IDGAF koska pikku-Timolle ei vittuilla.

oh fuck yeah dude. Never did own this album nor have I listened to it other than what they would have played on the radio. So this will be nice. Dude I actually really like this. Love the attitude and the rhyming. This album is great! 5 ✨

One of my all time favorite bands, how can I not give 5 stars?

Machtige combinatie van rap en metal. En een beetje nostalgie laat de rating ook wat stijgen

Echt genoten hiervan, veel meer dan ik verwacht had. Het heeft veel weg van Rage Against the Machine, dus dat is altijd goed. Ik krijg ook heel erg het gevoel dat dit is hoe het zou klinken als Linkin Park niet zo commercieel zou zijn. Dit album heeft meerdere hoogtepunten (Rollin, Take a look around) en eigenlijk geen dieptepunten. Het voelt een beetje ongemakkelijk om dit 5 sterren te geven want het staat natuurlijk niet op gelijke hoogte met andere 5 sterren albums, maar ik vond het wel een stuk leuker dan 4 sterren, dus dan doen we het gewoon.

Banger

I listened to and loved this album in my teens. Turns out I still really like it. Banging album.

Kinda decent for a meme of a band

MRW looking at the cover art: https://youtu.be/wLg04uu2j2o?si=6GA_ShOtlMfaGa2Y Sounds like something a 10 year old would write. I don’t know why this album was included from an objective standpoint. It is only spared from a 1 rating since little Sean thought they were badass because they said bad words, and it does have a late 90s/very early 00s “in your face IDGAF to the EXTREEEME” feel to it that I have a nostalgic soft spot for.

✅ not in my edition. it's like if linkin park were bad.

Limp

I was 12 when Limp Bizkit’s album ‘Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water’ was released, and it became an instant hit among my classmates and me. Looking back, it seems we were the target audience for Fred Durst’s sweary angst-filled anthems. However, much like the questionable fashion trends of the early 2000s—flame-adorned shirts, baggy skater jeans, excessive hair gel, and overpowering Jupe aftershave— Limp Bizkit’s music hasn’t aged gracefully. It stands as a relic of a bygone era, lacking the timeless quality that defines truly classic albums. While there’s a certain charm in revisiting my teenage youth, this album feels more like a fleeting fad than a lasting legacy. I give it 2 stars for its nostalgic value but find it hard to recommend for fresh listening, so shouldn’t be on this list,

Plus one star for the Wu Tang track. I was in Jr High when Limp Bizkit hit the scene, and I was way too into them, even for the time. This album is the one where they jumped the shark (if that's possible). If this band has to be on the list (they don't), it should have been one of the first two, and I'm not saying they would hold up at all; what I am saying is whoever added this to the list didn't have the ear of the pimply-faced target audience of the day. Btw, the outro includes a dude making fun of the band for like six minutes and it's by far the most relatable thing they've ever done. Best track: Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)

The day has come. I mean saying fuck 48 or whatever times i guess is an accomplishment. Having just listened to Rage's self titled, there are so many sonic parallels, but replacing Zach D with Fred Durst is almost a crime. So its the complete vapidity of the lyrics, coupled with Fred Durst having a voice for silent film makes me feel so down about this album. Like the instrumentals are actually pretty competent and the sonic structure is sold. It's not just the lyrics, I also don't think his voice is a good fit for this style. Rollin' is a bonafide piece of shit song. It'll Be Okay has some great hooks, and if it had Chester, I would believe that this was a Linkin Park track. Jesus, why is there a 9min outro?!

💩-1*

Makes a mockery of the genre despite how well it did commercially. Cringy.

Lololololololol hot garbage!

Yeah, no. 1/5

Does anyone like this album?? Like why is this on the list?? Everything about this is awful. The title alone is revolting, as is the album artwork. And the music is this garbage nu metal with nothing to say. They also keep saying chocolate starfish which is just gross and reminded me of each painful moment I spent listening to this. I really should have just not done it. The only silver lining is getting this album so early as opposed to having to deal with it toward the end of my list. 0/5

This is the worst piece of shit in the history of recorded music. Don’t be friends with people who like this. Severance isn’t enough to redeem Ben Stiller for participating.

In Clueless, one of Cher's main gripes about Josh is that he listens to "complaint rock" (aka Radiohead), but I have never heard a band complain more than Limp Bizkit. While Radiohead may complain about how they don't fit in because they aren't good enough for the world, Limp Bizkit act like they don't fit in because the world isn't good enough for them. I love a good "angry at the world" song (Break Stuff might be their most tolerable and relatable song but it is unfortunately not on this album) but dude, the world doesn't owe you shit. The entitlement is annoying and exhausting. Also the music is tedious and repetitive, the songs mostly sound the same with a lot of f-bombs thrown in.