Adderall

Released as a surprise EP in June 2023, 'Adderall' represents one of the most significant sonic shifts in Slipknot's three-decade career. While the title track originally appeared as the opener to their 2022 album 'The End, So Far', this collection deconstructs that song through various iterations, including demos and instrumentals, alongside new atmospheric pieces. The EP serves as a formal introduction to the band's interest in art rock and post-punk, drawing comparisons to the experimental eras of Radiohead or Nine Inch Nails. It notably lacks the aggressive metal elements - double-kick drumming and distorted riffing - that defined their earlier work. Critics noted the EP as a sign of the band's creative liberation following their departure from long-time label Roadrunner Records. It highlights the contributions of the band's samplers and keyboardists, placing electronic textures at the forefront of the mix.