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Desperate Measures
Rock · 2009

Desperate Measures

Hollywood Undead

A high-voltage collection of live recordings and studio rarities. Aggressive rap-rock fueled by distorted guitars, shouting choruses, and raw crowd energy.

November 10, 2009 · A&M Octone Records

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Desperate Measures captures the unhinged, sweat-soaked energy of Hollywood Undead at their commercial peak. It is a record that thrives on the friction between polished studio production and the chaotic, multi-vocalist assault of their live show. The sound is thick with distorted guitars and booming, hip-hop influenced percussion, creating a sonic environment that feels both claustrophobic and massive. It is the sound of a band that refuses to be ignored, leaning into the bratty, nihilistic charm that defined the late 2000s rap-rock scene.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive transition from the crowd's roar into the opening riff of Undead
The frantic, overlapping vocal delivery during the bridge of Everywhere I Go
The surprisingly faithful but heavier cover of Bad Town by Operation Ivy
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Desperate Measures sound next to the rest of Hollywood Undead's catalogue?

Live Recording+4.0σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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