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==Music and lyrics==
==Music and lyrics==
{{Quote box |quote =This album is about getting in touch with yourself a little bit, about accepting things a little bit more, maybe accepting the fact that you can't control or change everything and it is the way it is. Sometimes it's about less is more. It's about the seed. Thinking about this gigantic tree that you think is so beautiful but it started with this just seed. So "less is more" is sort of the theme. |source = Durst, explaining what ''Results May Vary'' is about<ref name=LessIsMore /> |width = 30%|align = left}}
{{Quote box |quote =This album is about getting in touch with yourself a little bit, about accepting things a little bit more, maybe accepting the fact that you can't control or change everything and it is the way it is. Sometimes it's about less is more. It's about the seed. Thinking about this gigantic tree that you think is so beautiful but it started with this just seed. So "less is more" is sort of the theme. |source = Durst, explaining what ''Results May Vary'' is about<ref name=LessIsMore /> |width = 30%|align = left}}
''Results May Vary'' was recorded under the leadership of Fred Durst, who influenced a direction differing from Limp Bizkit's established sound.<ref name=Erlewine/><ref name="Sun" /> Although the album features elements of nu metal,<ref name="Stylus">{{cite web |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/pop_playground/fred-durst-and-the-fall-of-limp-bizkit-freddys-dead.htm |title=Fred Durst and the Fall of Limp Bizkit: Freddy's Dead |publisher=[[Stylus Magazine]] |last=Mueller |first=Gavin}} (November 12th, 2003). Retrieved on October 25th, 2015</ref><ref name=MusicOMH/> rap metal<ref name=Sun /><ref name=Observer>{{cite web |url=http://observer.theguardian.com/omm/reviews/story/0,,1045834,00.html |title=Limp Bizkit, Results May Vary: 1 star |publisher=[[The Observer]]}} (September 21st, 2003). Retrieved on September 13th, 2015</ref> and rap rock,<ref name=MusicOMH>{{cite web |url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/limp-bizkit-results-may-vary |title=Limp Bizkit - Results May Vary |publisher=[[MusicOMH]] |last=Day |first=Tom}} (September 22nd 2003)</ref> it is noted for music experimenting with other genres:<ref name=Ew /> [[psychedelic music|psychedelia]],<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/results-may-vary |title=Results May Vary |publisher=[[IGN]] |author=Spence D. |date=October 14, 2003}}</ref> [[emo]],<ref name=Erlewine /> [[alternative rock]],<ref name=Ew /> [[hard rock]],<ref name=Journal>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20031008&id=SbcaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WEUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6715,6178535&hl=en |title=CD REVIEWS |publisher=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] |date=October 9, 2003 |page=3E}}</ref> [[jazz]],<ref name=NME>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/limp-bizkit/7170 |title=Limp Bizkit : Results May Vary |publisher=[[NME]] ''September 12th 2005''}}</ref> [[acoustic music|acoustic]]<ref name=MusicOMH/><ref name=Observer /> and [[funk]].<ref name=Sullivan/> ''Results May Vary'', more melodic than previous Limp Bizkit albums,<ref name=Ew /> has been compared to [[John Mayer]],<ref name=Joe>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031009025727/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe}} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> [[Bon Jovi]],<ref name=Sullivan /> [[Primus (band)|Primus]],<ref name=Mervis /> [[Linkin Park]]<ref name=MusicOMH/><ref name=RS /> [[Staind]]<ref name=Erlewine /><ref name=Sun /> and [[Jane's Addiction]]<ref name=Journal /> (including the album ''[[Nothing's Shocking]]'').<ref name=Guitar /> It has been characterized as [[alternative rock]],<ref name=Ew /> [[nu metal]]<ref name=MusicOMH /><ref name=Kitty>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2003/sep/21/features.review127 |title=Fred bare is threadbare |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |author=Kitty Empire |date=September 20, 2003}}</ref> and [[rap rock]].<ref name=MusicOMH /> With a change in the band's sound,<ref name=Observer /> ''Results May Vary'' has less rapping, more singing and more melody (including [[power ballad]]s) than previous Limp Bizkit albums.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/nydn-features/bizkit-turns-bit-mushy-article-1.525017 |title=BIZKIT TURNS A BIT MUSHY |publisher=[[New York Daily News]] |author=Jim Farber |date=September 24, 2003}}</ref><ref name=Erlewine /> [[The Observer]] called the album Limp Bizkit's "safest, most pedestrian-sounding record yet",<ref name=Observer /> and Joe D'Angelo of [[MTV]] described the album as the band's "most personal album by far".<ref name=Joe /> According to D'Angelo, "Comparatively mild tunes comprise a third of the album and present the frontman as having actual feelings other than rage, angst and conceit under his omnipresent ball cap. Anger isn't completely absent, mind you — it's just paired with sensitivity, loneliness and warmth".<ref name=Joe /> Durst described ''Results May Vary'' as "more sad, more deep, drone-y",<ref name=Guitar /> and the album demonstrates his "milder, more sensitive streak".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,626866,00.html |title=Durst Dissed by Angry Concertgoers |publisher=[[People.com]] |author=Rachel F. Elson}} (October 9th, 2003)</ref> Although the songs on ''Results May Vary'' are emotional and expressive, except for "[[Eat You Alive]]", screaming is largely absent.<ref name="Stylus" /><ref name=Erlewine /><ref name=Moss>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503104002/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |title=All Up In Limp Bizkit's Bizness |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=Moss |first=Corey}} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> Durst said, "My approach to [confrontation] now is past the screaming part. It's 10 times more dangerous to go past that and know what it is that you're trying to express. That can be therapy, and that's what happened to me in a weird way. That's why there is not so much screaming".<ref name=Joe /> Guitarist [[Wes Borland]], who was replaced by [[Mike Smith (guitarist)|Mike Smith]] of [[Snot (band)|Snot]], did not appear on the album.<ref name=Erlewine />
''Results May Vary'' was recorded under the leadership of Fred Durst, who influenced a direction differing from Limp Bizkit's established sound.<ref name=Erlewine/><ref name="Sun" /> Although the album features elements of nu metal,<ref name="Stylus">{{cite web |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/pop_playground/fred-durst-and-the-fall-of-limp-bizkit-freddys-dead.htm |title=Fred Durst and the Fall of Limp Bizkit: Freddy's Dead |publisher=[[Stylus Magazine]] |last=Mueller |first=Gavin}} (November 12th, 2003). Retrieved on October 25th, 2015</ref><ref name=MusicOMH/> rap metal<ref name=Sun /><ref name=Observer>{{cite web |url=http://observer.theguardian.com/omm/reviews/story/0,,1045834,00.html |title=Limp Bizkit, Results May Vary: 1 star |publisher=[[The Observer]]}} (September 21st, 2003). Retrieved on September 13th, 2015</ref> and rap rock,<ref name=MusicOMH>{{cite web |url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/limp-bizkit-results-may-vary |title=Limp Bizkit - Results May Vary |publisher=[[MusicOMH]] |last=Day |first=Tom}} (September 22nd 2003)</ref> it is noted for music experimenting with other genres:<ref name=Ew /> [[psychedelic music|psychedelia]],<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/results-may-vary |title=Results May Vary |publisher=[[IGN]] |author=Spence D. |date=October 14, 2003}}</ref> [[emo]],<ref name=Erlewine /> [[alternative rock]],<ref name=Ew /> [[hard rock]],<ref name=Journal>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20031008&id=SbcaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WEUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6715,6178535&hl=en |title=CD REVIEWS |publisher=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] |date=October 9, 2003 |page=3E}}</ref> [[jazz]],<ref name=NME>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/limp-bizkit/7170 |title=Limp Bizkit : Results May Vary |publisher=[[NME]] ''September 12th 2005''}}</ref> [[acoustic music|acoustic]]<ref name=MusicOMH/><ref name=Observer /> and [[funk]].<ref name=Sullivan/> ''Results May Vary'', more melodic than previous Limp Bizkit albums,<ref name=Ew /> has been compared to [[John Mayer]],<ref name=Joe>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031009025727/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |archivedate=October 9, 2003 }} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> [[Bon Jovi]],<ref name=Sullivan /> [[Primus (band)|Primus]],<ref name=Mervis /> [[Linkin Park]]<ref name=MusicOMH/><ref name=RS /> [[Staind]]<ref name=Erlewine /><ref name=Sun /> and [[Jane's Addiction]]<ref name=Journal /> (including the album ''[[Nothing's Shocking]]'').<ref name=Guitar /> It has been characterized as [[alternative rock]],<ref name=Ew /> [[nu metal]]<ref name=MusicOMH /><ref name=Kitty>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2003/sep/21/features.review127 |title=Fred bare is threadbare |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |author=Kitty Empire |date=September 20, 2003}}</ref> and [[rap rock]].<ref name=MusicOMH /> With a change in the band's sound,<ref name=Observer /> ''Results May Vary'' has less rapping, more singing and more melody (including [[power ballad]]s) than previous Limp Bizkit albums.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/nydn-features/bizkit-turns-bit-mushy-article-1.525017 |title=BIZKIT TURNS A BIT MUSHY |publisher=[[New York Daily News]] |author=Jim Farber |date=September 24, 2003}}</ref><ref name=Erlewine /> [[The Observer]] called the album Limp Bizkit's "safest, most pedestrian-sounding record yet",<ref name=Observer /> and Joe D'Angelo of [[MTV]] described the album as the band's "most personal album by far".<ref name=Joe /> According to D'Angelo, "Comparatively mild tunes comprise a third of the album and present the frontman as having actual feelings other than rage, angst and conceit under his omnipresent ball cap. Anger isn't completely absent, mind you — it's just paired with sensitivity, loneliness and warmth".<ref name=Joe /> Durst described ''Results May Vary'' as "more sad, more deep, drone-y",<ref name=Guitar /> and the album demonstrates his "milder, more sensitive streak".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,626866,00.html |title=Durst Dissed by Angry Concertgoers |publisher=[[People.com]] |author=Rachel F. Elson}} (October 9th, 2003)</ref> Although the songs on ''Results May Vary'' are emotional and expressive, except for "[[Eat You Alive]]", screaming is largely absent.<ref name="Stylus" /><ref name=Erlewine /><ref name=Moss>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |title=All Up In Limp Bizkit's Bizness |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=Moss |first=Corey |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503104002/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |archivedate=May 3, 2008 }} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> Durst said, "My approach to [confrontation] now is past the screaming part. It's 10 times more dangerous to go past that and know what it is that you're trying to express. That can be therapy, and that's what happened to me in a weird way. That's why there is not so much screaming".<ref name=Joe /> Guitarist [[Wes Borland]], who was replaced by [[Mike Smith (guitarist)|Mike Smith]] of [[Snot (band)|Snot]], did not appear on the album.<ref name=Erlewine />


[[File:Britney Jean Spears.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Britney Spears denied being in a relationship with Fred Durst:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1459522/durst-furthers-britney-romance-rumors-with-online-post/ |title=Durst Furthers Britney-Romance Rumors With Online Post |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=January 14, 2003}}</ref> "No, he's not my type ... I'm confused about that whole thing. We worked together for three days and he's a really cool guy, but there's no relationship ... He's really sweet".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1470022/new-limp-bizkit-song-disses-dursts-fizzled-flame/ |title=New Limp Bizkit Song Disses Durst’s Fizzled Flame |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=February 18, 2003}}</ref>|alt=A blonde female performer in a black-and-white ensemble, holding a microphone near her mouth]]
[[File:Britney Jean Spears.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Britney Spears denied being in a relationship with Fred Durst:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1459522/durst-furthers-britney-romance-rumors-with-online-post/ |title=Durst Furthers Britney-Romance Rumors With Online Post |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=January 14, 2003}}</ref> "No, he's not my type ... I'm confused about that whole thing. We worked together for three days and he's a really cool guy, but there's no relationship ... He's really sweet".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1470022/new-limp-bizkit-song-disses-dursts-fizzled-flame/ |title=New Limp Bizkit Song Disses Durst’s Fizzled Flame |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=February 18, 2003}}</ref>|alt=A blonde female performer in a black-and-white ensemble, holding a microphone near her mouth]]
Durst's controversy with [[Britney Spears]] provided lyrical inspiration for ''Results May Vary'',<ref name=Erlewine/><ref name=Guitar>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bizkit_show_off_results.html |title=Bizkit Show Off "Results" |publisher=Ultimate Guitar}} (September 9th, 2003). Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref><ref name=Moss /><ref name=Dot /> which features a cover of [[The Who]]'s "[[Behind Blue Eyes]]"<ref name=Erlewine /> with a [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]] during the song's [[bridge (music)|bridge]].<ref name=Erlewine/> "Gimme the Mic" includes lyrics from the [[Beastie Boys]]' "[[Pass the Mic]]"<ref name=Erlewine/> and [[Eric B. & Rakim]]'s "[[Microphone Fiend]]", and "Let Me Down" samples [[Steve Miller (musician)|Steve Miller]]'s "[[Take the Money and Run]]".<ref name=Erlewine/> "Head for the Barricade" borrows from the song "Stick 'Em" by [[the Fat Boys]].<ref name=Anger>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040203102247/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/index2.jhtml |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management (Part 2) |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe}} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> "Phenomenon" borrows the line, "Once again back its the incredible", from "[[Bring the Noise]]" by [[Public Enemy (music group)|Public Enemy]].<ref name=Anger /> The album demonstrates Limp Bizkit's gloomy side,<ref name=NME/><ref name=Sullivan /> with more-serious, less-confident lyrics than previous songs.<ref name=Ew /> Lyrical topics include bullying,<ref name=Erlewine /> Durst's past,<ref name=BizkitBrace>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1479277/fred-durst-has-someone-special-by-his-side-as-bizkit-brace-for-opinion-time/ |title=Fred Durst Has Someone Special By His Side As Bizkit Brace For ‘Opinion Time’ |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=September 25, 2003}}</ref> self-pity,<ref name=Ew/> betrayal,<ref name=Ew/> childhood pain,<ref name=Ew/> heartbreak,<ref name=Erlewine /> feeling misunderstood,<ref name=Erlewine /> love<ref name=Erlewine /> and Durst's views on [[MTV]] and radio.<ref name=Erlewine /> About "Down Another Day", Joe D'Angelo of MTV said: "It's hard to believe that such [[John Mayer]]-esque lyrics come from a man who, only months ago, likened himself to a [[Break Stuff|chainsaw and threatened to skin your ass raw]]".<ref name=Joe /> "Eat You Alive" was reportedly about Britney Spears (rumored to be involved with Durst) or [[Angelina Jolie]] (whom Durst admired). "The scream in 'Eat You Alive' is like an animalistic, sexual, crazy, primitive roar", Durst said. "That song is about that feeling, that desire".<ref name=Joe /> "Just Drop Dead" was inspired by his experiences with other women;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkit-s-durst-britney-is-playing-me-out/ |title=Limp Bizkit's Durst: Britney Is Playing Me Out |publisher=[[Blabbermouth]]}} (March 1st, 2003)</ref> the song, "about a girl who acts like a whore" was not (as had been speculated) about Spears.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1470783/korn-snot-guitarists-to-play-with-bizkit-at-wrestlemania/ |title=Korn, Snot Guitarists To Play With Bizkit At Wrestlemania |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Corey Moss |date=March 26, 2003}}</ref>
Durst's controversy with [[Britney Spears]] provided lyrical inspiration for ''Results May Vary'',<ref name=Erlewine/><ref name=Guitar>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bizkit_show_off_results.html |title=Bizkit Show Off "Results" |publisher=Ultimate Guitar}} (September 9th, 2003). Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref><ref name=Moss /><ref name=Dot /> which features a cover of [[The Who]]'s "[[Behind Blue Eyes]]"<ref name=Erlewine /> with a [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]] during the song's [[bridge (music)|bridge]].<ref name=Erlewine/> "Gimme the Mic" includes lyrics from the [[Beastie Boys]]' "[[Pass the Mic]]"<ref name=Erlewine/> and [[Eric B. & Rakim]]'s "[[Microphone Fiend]]", and "Let Me Down" samples [[Steve Miller (musician)|Steve Miller]]'s "[[Take the Money and Run]]".<ref name=Erlewine/> "Head for the Barricade" borrows from the song "Stick 'Em" by [[the Fat Boys]].<ref name=Anger>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/index2.jhtml |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management (Part 2) |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040203102247/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/index2.jhtml |archivedate=February 3, 2004 }} Retrieved on October 16th, 2015</ref> "Phenomenon" borrows the line, "Once again back its the incredible", from "[[Bring the Noise]]" by [[Public Enemy (music group)|Public Enemy]].<ref name=Anger /> The album demonstrates Limp Bizkit's gloomy side,<ref name=NME/><ref name=Sullivan /> with more-serious, less-confident lyrics than previous songs.<ref name=Ew /> Lyrical topics include bullying,<ref name=Erlewine /> Durst's past,<ref name=BizkitBrace>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1479277/fred-durst-has-someone-special-by-his-side-as-bizkit-brace-for-opinion-time/ |title=Fred Durst Has Someone Special By His Side As Bizkit Brace For ‘Opinion Time’ |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=September 25, 2003}}</ref> self-pity,<ref name=Ew/> betrayal,<ref name=Ew/> childhood pain,<ref name=Ew/> heartbreak,<ref name=Erlewine /> feeling misunderstood,<ref name=Erlewine /> love<ref name=Erlewine /> and Durst's views on [[MTV]] and radio.<ref name=Erlewine /> About "Down Another Day", Joe D'Angelo of MTV said: "It's hard to believe that such [[John Mayer]]-esque lyrics come from a man who, only months ago, likened himself to a [[Break Stuff|chainsaw and threatened to skin your ass raw]]".<ref name=Joe /> "Eat You Alive" was reportedly about Britney Spears (rumored to be involved with Durst) or [[Angelina Jolie]] (whom Durst admired). "The scream in 'Eat You Alive' is like an animalistic, sexual, crazy, primitive roar", Durst said. "That song is about that feeling, that desire".<ref name=Joe /> "Just Drop Dead" was inspired by his experiences with other women;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkit-s-durst-britney-is-playing-me-out/ |title=Limp Bizkit's Durst: Britney Is Playing Me Out |publisher=[[Blabbermouth]]}} (March 1st, 2003)</ref> the song, "about a girl who acts like a whore" was not (as had been speculated) about Spears.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1470783/korn-snot-guitarists-to-play-with-bizkit-at-wrestlemania/ |title=Korn, Snot Guitarists To Play With Bizkit At Wrestlemania |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Corey Moss |date=March 26, 2003}}</ref>


==Promotion and commercial performance==
==Promotion and commercial performance==
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To promote ''Results May Vary'', Durst filmed [[music video]]s for "Eat You Alive" and "[[Behind Blue Eyes#Limp Bizkit cover|Behind Blue Eyes]]" featuring [[Thora Birch]] and [[Halle Berry]].<ref name=Erlewine/> The video for "Eat You Alive" appeared on [[MTV]] before ''Results May Vary'' was released,<ref name=Epstein>{{cite web |url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2003/08/22/fred-durst-announces-album-title-yet-again/ |title=Fred Durst Announces Album Title... Yet Again |publisher=[[Chart Attack]] |author=Andrew Epstein |date=August 22, 2003}}</ref> and the album was featured on ''[[Total Request Live]]''.<ref name=Joe /> Limp Bizkit performed "[[Crack Addict]]" and "[[Rollin' (Limp Bizkit song)|Rollin']]" during [[WrestleMania XIX]] with guitarists Mike Smith and [[Brian Welch]],<ref name=Snot>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471098/fred-durst-likely-to-pick-ex-snot-guitarist-for-limp-bizkit/ |title=Fred Durst Likely To Pick Ex-Snot Guitarist For Limp Bizkit |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=April 7, 2003}}</ref> and "Crack Addict" was played on television commercials for the event.<ref name=Sparxxx /> Although "Crack Addict" was the planned first single from ''Results May Vary'',<ref name=Addict /> the song was omitted from the album.<ref name=Erlewine />
To promote ''Results May Vary'', Durst filmed [[music video]]s for "Eat You Alive" and "[[Behind Blue Eyes#Limp Bizkit cover|Behind Blue Eyes]]" featuring [[Thora Birch]] and [[Halle Berry]].<ref name=Erlewine/> The video for "Eat You Alive" appeared on [[MTV]] before ''Results May Vary'' was released,<ref name=Epstein>{{cite web |url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2003/08/22/fred-durst-announces-album-title-yet-again/ |title=Fred Durst Announces Album Title... Yet Again |publisher=[[Chart Attack]] |author=Andrew Epstein |date=August 22, 2003}}</ref> and the album was featured on ''[[Total Request Live]]''.<ref name=Joe /> Limp Bizkit performed "[[Crack Addict]]" and "[[Rollin' (Limp Bizkit song)|Rollin']]" during [[WrestleMania XIX]] with guitarists Mike Smith and [[Brian Welch]],<ref name=Snot>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471098/fred-durst-likely-to-pick-ex-snot-guitarist-for-limp-bizkit/ |title=Fred Durst Likely To Pick Ex-Snot Guitarist For Limp Bizkit |publisher=[[MTV]] |author=Joe D'Angelo |date=April 7, 2003}}</ref> and "Crack Addict" was played on television commercials for the event.<ref name=Sparxxx /> Although "Crack Addict" was the planned first single from ''Results May Vary'',<ref name=Addict /> the song was omitted from the album.<ref name=Erlewine />


''Results May Vary'' peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200]]<ref name=Awards /> with sales of over 325,000 copies in its first week after release,<ref name=SPIN /> ending the group's number-one streak on the chart.<ref name=Awards /> Three weeks after release, the album had sold over 500,000 copies.<ref name=SPIN /> It was certified platinum on June 3, 2008 in the [[United States]]<ref name=RIAA>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Limp+Bizkit#search_section |title=Gold & Platinum - RIAA |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] |accessdate=2011-10-07}}</ref> and gold on October 10, 2003 in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards/search.aspx |title=Certified Awards |publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry]] |format=To access, enter the search parameter "Limp Bizkit".}}</ref> ''Results May Vary'' had sales of 1,337,356 copies in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkit-recording-new-album-in-london/ |title=Limp Bizkit Recording New Album In London |publisher=[[Blabbermouth]] |date=July 28, 2004}}</ref> The album's cover of "Behind Blue Eyes" peaked at number 71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]<ref name=Awards /> and number 25 on the [[Mainstream Top 40]] charts,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307371/Limp+Bizkit/chart?f=381 |title=Limp Bizkit - Chart history |publisher=[[Billboard.com]]}}</ref> and was certified gold by the RIAA on January 26, 2005.<ref name=RIAA /> "Eat You Alive" peaked at number 16 on the [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] and number 20 on the [[Modern Rock Tracks]] charts,<ref name=Awards /> and "Almost Over" peaked at number 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart.<ref name=Awards /> ''Results May Vary'' had less mainstream mainstream success than previous Limp Bizkit albums, such as ''[[Significant Other]]'' and ''[[Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218235442/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/165032p-144558c.html |title=Metal bands rocked by slump |publisher=[[New York Daily News]] |date=February 17, 2004}}</ref> with sales considerably lower than the latter.<ref>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=20031113&id=JRlPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6x8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3663,3978902&hl=en |title=Just drop dead, Fred: Is it the end of Durst? |publisher=[[Star-News]] |author=Tony Hicks |date=November 13, 2003 |page=10}}</ref>
''Results May Vary'' peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200]]<ref name=Awards /> with sales of over 325,000 copies in its first week after release,<ref name=SPIN /> ending the group's number-one streak on the chart.<ref name=Awards /> Three weeks after release, the album had sold over 500,000 copies.<ref name=SPIN /> It was certified platinum on June 3, 2008 in the [[United States]]<ref name=RIAA>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Limp+Bizkit#search_section |title=Gold & Platinum - RIAA |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] |accessdate=2011-10-07}}</ref> and gold on October 10, 2003 in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards/search.aspx |title=Certified Awards |publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry]] |format=To access, enter the search parameter "Limp Bizkit".}}</ref> ''Results May Vary'' had sales of 1,337,356 copies in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkit-recording-new-album-in-london/ |title=Limp Bizkit Recording New Album In London |publisher=[[Blabbermouth]] |date=July 28, 2004}}</ref> The album's cover of "Behind Blue Eyes" peaked at number 71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]<ref name=Awards /> and number 25 on the [[Mainstream Top 40]] charts,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307371/Limp+Bizkit/chart?f=381 |title=Limp Bizkit - Chart history |publisher=[[Billboard.com]]}}</ref> and was certified gold by the RIAA on January 26, 2005.<ref name=RIAA /> "Eat You Alive" peaked at number 16 on the [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] and number 20 on the [[Modern Rock Tracks]] charts,<ref name=Awards /> and "Almost Over" peaked at number 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart.<ref name=Awards /> ''Results May Vary'' had less mainstream mainstream success than previous Limp Bizkit albums, such as ''[[Significant Other]]'' and ''[[Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/165032p-144558c.html |title=Metal bands rocked by slump |publisher=[[New York Daily News]] |date=February 17, 2004 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218235442/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/165032p-144558c.html |archivedate=February 18, 2004 }}</ref> with sales considerably lower than the latter.<ref>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=20031113&id=JRlPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6x8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3663,3978902&hl=en |title=Just drop dead, Fred: Is it the end of Durst? |publisher=[[Star-News]] |author=Tony Hicks |date=November 13, 2003 |page=10}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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Critical reception of ''Results May Vary'' was mainly negative. The album received "generally unfavorable reviews" on [[Metacritic]], with a score of 33 out of 100.<ref name=Metacritic/> According to [[AllMusic]] reviewer [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]], "The music has no melody, hooks, or energy, [and] all attention is focused on the clown jumping up and down and screaming in front, and long before the record is over, you're left wondering, how the hell did he ever get to put this mess out?"<ref name=Erlewine/> In a later review of the band's ''[[Greatest Hitz]]'' compilation, Erlewine called "Behind Blue Eyes" the worst in "their never-ending series of embarrassing covers".<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hitz-mw00003500428 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120604015245/http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hitz-mw0000350042 |title=Greatest Hitz - Limp Bizkit - Overview |archivedate=2012-06-04 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> Caroline Sullivan of ''[[The Guardian]]'' wrote, "At least Limp Bizkit can't be accused of festering in the [[rap rock|rap-rock]] ghetto ... But Durst's problems are ever-present - and does anybody still care?"<ref name=Sullivan/> In his book, ''The Essential Rock Discography'', Martin Charles Strong gave ''Results May Vary'' four out of ten stars;<ref name=Strong/> ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide]]'' gave the album three out of five stars.<ref name=RollingStoneAlbumGuide/> ''[[Stylus Magazine]]'' criticized ''Results May Vary'', calling it "an album that can only be described as abysmal": "The rest of the album is a confusing sludge of noodly guitar, langorous drumming, and plenty of nasal crooning by Durst. The songs are simply poorly written: song structures change without reason or continuity, creating a mess of musical nonsequiturs without a catchy melody or hook to be found."<ref name=Stylus /> Luke Winkie of ''[[Westword]]'' placed the album sixth on his list of "The Eight Worst Albums Ever: Let's Give Them a Second Chance".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.westword.com/music/the-eight-worst-albums-ever-lets-give-them-a-second-chance-5675053 |title=The Eight Worst Albums Ever: Let's Give Them a Second Chance |publisher=[[Westword]] |author=Luke Winkie |date=September 8, 2014}}</ref> Dafydd Goff of ''The Guardian'' placed ''Results May Vary'' on the newspaper's list of "The worst reviewed albums of modern times".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2008/may/23/theworstreviewedalbumsofr |title=The worst reviewed albums of modern times |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |author=Dafydd Goff |date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> Jeremy Allen of [[Playlouder]] criticized the album in general and its lyrics in particular.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031002080558/http://www.playlouder.com/review/+resultsmayvary/ |title=review - Results May Vary |publisher=[[Playlouder]] |author=Jeremy Allen |date=September 26, 2003}}</ref> Rob O'Connor of [[Yahoo! Launch]] also criticized ''Results May Vary'': "No, Fred, the results don't vary. The results are consistent throughout your new album—consistently crappy."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031008233855/http://launch.yahoo.com/read/album.asp?contentID=214738 |title=ALBUM REVIEW - Results May Vary |publisher=[[Yahoo! Launch]] |author=Rob O'Connor |date=September 29, 2003}}</ref> Adam Webb of ''[[Dotmusic]]'' wrote, "Eventually, 'Results May Vary' could become a fascinating document - a frightening insight into the vacuous state of 21st century culture."<ref name=Dot /> ''[[Alternative Press]]'' called the album "forgettable to anybody with a soul".<ref name=Metacritic /> According to [[E!]], "Sorry, dude, the Results are in--and they're not good."<ref name=Metacritic /> Kitty Empire of ''The Guardian'' wrote, "Limp Bizkit have decided to expose their tender side. They really shouldn't have bothered&nbsp;...&nbsp;having seen Limp Bizkit's 'other side', you want the old, unapologetic, meathead version back".<ref name=Kitty /> Renee Graham of [[Boston.com]] called the album "dreadful".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2003/10/28/a_most_welcome_disappearing_act/ |title=A most welcome disappearing act |publisher=[[Boston.com]] |author=Renee Graham |date=October 28, 2003}}</ref> Len Righi of ''[[The Morning Call]]'' wrote, "The results are in: Along with Limbaugh, Hannity and Savage, Limp Bizkit deserves a spot in the Bellyachers Hall of Fame."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.mcall.com/2003-11-22/features/3505079_1_limp-bizkit-fred-durst-campbell-soup |title=LIMP BIZKIT "RESULTS MAY VARY" (Flip/Interscope) |publisher=[[The Morning Call]] |author=Len Righi |date=November 22, 2003}}</ref> Scott Mervis of the ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]'' also criticized ''Results May Vary'': "Limp Bizkit returns with more maturity, more perspective and more ideas. Right? Wrong." According to Mervis, "''Results May Vary'' has a few highlights — "Almost Over" (very [[Everlast (musician)|Everlast]]) and "Phenomenon" (very [[Primus (band)|Primus]]) — but way too few to justify all the time and energy spent."<ref name=Mervis>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=20030926&id=lolIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hnADAAAAIBAJ&pg=3235,4963483&hl=en |title=LIMP BIZKIT 'RESULTS MAY VARY' (FLIP/INTERSCOPE) |publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |author=Scott Mervis |date=September 26, 2003 |page=28}}</ref>
Critical reception of ''Results May Vary'' was mainly negative. The album received "generally unfavorable reviews" on [[Metacritic]], with a score of 33 out of 100.<ref name=Metacritic/> According to [[AllMusic]] reviewer [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]], "The music has no melody, hooks, or energy, [and] all attention is focused on the clown jumping up and down and screaming in front, and long before the record is over, you're left wondering, how the hell did he ever get to put this mess out?"<ref name=Erlewine/> In a later review of the band's ''[[Greatest Hitz]]'' compilation, Erlewine called "Behind Blue Eyes" the worst in "their never-ending series of embarrassing covers".<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hitz-mw00003500428 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120604015245/http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hitz-mw0000350042 |title=Greatest Hitz - Limp Bizkit - Overview |archivedate=2012-06-04 |accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref> Caroline Sullivan of ''[[The Guardian]]'' wrote, "At least Limp Bizkit can't be accused of festering in the [[rap rock|rap-rock]] ghetto ... But Durst's problems are ever-present - and does anybody still care?"<ref name=Sullivan/> In his book, ''The Essential Rock Discography'', Martin Charles Strong gave ''Results May Vary'' four out of ten stars;<ref name=Strong/> ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide]]'' gave the album three out of five stars.<ref name=RollingStoneAlbumGuide/> ''[[Stylus Magazine]]'' criticized ''Results May Vary'', calling it "an album that can only be described as abysmal": "The rest of the album is a confusing sludge of noodly guitar, langorous drumming, and plenty of nasal crooning by Durst. The songs are simply poorly written: song structures change without reason or continuity, creating a mess of musical nonsequiturs without a catchy melody or hook to be found."<ref name=Stylus /> Luke Winkie of ''[[Westword]]'' placed the album sixth on his list of "The Eight Worst Albums Ever: Let's Give Them a Second Chance".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.westword.com/music/the-eight-worst-albums-ever-lets-give-them-a-second-chance-5675053 |title=The Eight Worst Albums Ever: Let's Give Them a Second Chance |publisher=[[Westword]] |author=Luke Winkie |date=September 8, 2014}}</ref> Dafydd Goff of ''The Guardian'' placed ''Results May Vary'' on the newspaper's list of "The worst reviewed albums of modern times".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2008/may/23/theworstreviewedalbumsofr |title=The worst reviewed albums of modern times |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |author=Dafydd Goff |date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> Jeremy Allen of [[Playlouder]] criticized the album in general and its lyrics in particular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playlouder.com/review/+resultsmayvary/ |title=review - Results May Vary |publisher=[[Playlouder]] |author=Jeremy Allen |date=September 26, 2003 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031002080558/http://www.playlouder.com/review/+resultsmayvary/ |archivedate=October 2, 2003 }}</ref> Rob O'Connor of [[Yahoo! Launch]] also criticized ''Results May Vary'': "No, Fred, the results don't vary. The results are consistent throughout your new album—consistently crappy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://launch.yahoo.com/read/album.asp?contentID=214738 |title=ALBUM REVIEW - Results May Vary |publisher=[[Yahoo! Launch]] |author=Rob O'Connor |date=September 29, 2003 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031008233855/http://launch.yahoo.com/read/album.asp?contentID=214738 |archivedate=October 8, 2003 }}</ref> Adam Webb of ''[[Dotmusic]]'' wrote, "Eventually, 'Results May Vary' could become a fascinating document - a frightening insight into the vacuous state of 21st century culture."<ref name=Dot /> ''[[Alternative Press]]'' called the album "forgettable to anybody with a soul".<ref name=Metacritic /> According to [[E!]], "Sorry, dude, the Results are in--and they're not good."<ref name=Metacritic /> Kitty Empire of ''The Guardian'' wrote, "Limp Bizkit have decided to expose their tender side. They really shouldn't have bothered&nbsp;...&nbsp;having seen Limp Bizkit's 'other side', you want the old, unapologetic, meathead version back".<ref name=Kitty /> Renee Graham of [[Boston.com]] called the album "dreadful".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2003/10/28/a_most_welcome_disappearing_act/ |title=A most welcome disappearing act |publisher=[[Boston.com]] |author=Renee Graham |date=October 28, 2003}}</ref> Len Righi of ''[[The Morning Call]]'' wrote, "The results are in: Along with Limbaugh, Hannity and Savage, Limp Bizkit deserves a spot in the Bellyachers Hall of Fame."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.mcall.com/2003-11-22/features/3505079_1_limp-bizkit-fred-durst-campbell-soup |title=LIMP BIZKIT "RESULTS MAY VARY" (Flip/Interscope) |publisher=[[The Morning Call]] |author=Len Righi |date=November 22, 2003}}</ref> Scott Mervis of the ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]'' also criticized ''Results May Vary'': "Limp Bizkit returns with more maturity, more perspective and more ideas. Right? Wrong." According to Mervis, "''Results May Vary'' has a few highlights — "Almost Over" (very [[Everlast (musician)|Everlast]]) and "Phenomenon" (very [[Primus (band)|Primus]]) — but way too few to justify all the time and energy spent."<ref name=Mervis>{{cite newspaper |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=20030926&id=lolIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hnADAAAAIBAJ&pg=3235,4963483&hl=en |title=LIMP BIZKIT 'RESULTS MAY VARY' (FLIP/INTERSCOPE) |publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |author=Scott Mervis |date=September 26, 2003 |page=28}}</ref>


Although ''Results May Vary'' received primarily negative reviews, according to ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' the album "isn't all that horrible".<ref name=SPIN>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2003/12/soap-opera-year-fred-durst-acts/ |title=Soap Opera of the Year: Fred Durst Acts Up
Although ''Results May Vary'' received primarily negative reviews, according to ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' the album "isn't all that horrible".<ref name=SPIN>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2003/12/soap-opera-year-fred-durst-acts/ |title=Soap Opera of the Year: Fred Durst Acts Up
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031009025727/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |title=Fred Durst: Anger Management |publisher=[[MTV]] |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031009025727/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_100103/ |archivedate=October 9, 2003 }}
*{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503104002/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |title=All Up In Limp Bizkit's Bizness |publisher=MTV |last=Moss |first=Corey}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |title=All Up In Limp Bizkit's Bizness |publisher=MTV |last=Moss |first=Corey |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503104002/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/launch_feature_030919/ |archivedate=May 3, 2008 }}
*{{youtube|FrA-Y2GAdzY|Limp Bizkit - Making of Results May Vary (MTV Launch 2003) *COMPLETE VERSION}}
*{{youtube|FrA-Y2GAdzY|Limp Bizkit - Making of Results May Vary (MTV Launch 2003) *COMPLETE VERSION}}


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Results May Vary is the fourth studio album by the American nu metal band Limp Bizkit. Released in 2003, it is the band's only release under the leadership of Fred Durst. Results May Vary is the only Limp Bizkit album without guitarist Wes Borland, who left the band in 2001. Limp Bizkit recorded with Snot guitarist Mike Smith after Borland's departure; when the band had a falling-out with Smith, much of the material recorded with him was discarded. Despite negative critical reception, the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 325,000 copies in its first week after release.

Originally entitled Bipolar and Panty Sniffer, Results May Vary differs from the band's established sound. The album features a variety of musical styles in addition to nu metal, rap rock and rap metal elements, and a change in Limp Bizkit's lyrical style.

Title

During production, the album's title changed from Bipolar to Panty Sniffer, and then to Results May Vary.[1] Other working titles were Less Is More, Fetus More and The Search For Teddy Swoes.[2] The finished product assembled songs from a number of sessions.[1] On August 20, 2003, Fred Durst posted on the Limp Bizkit website:

Hey there. It’s my birthday and I say fuck it! It’s time to put this damn album out already! I hate waiting! The artwork is cool. I worked on it at home and shot the photography myself with my brother Cory. The album title is Results May Vary. Like a prescription drug, each persons reaction to the ingredients will be different. So with our new album, each individual will have their own reaction and RESULTS MAY VARY! Get it? Of course you do. The album has been prescribed by Dr. Tyler Durden. And it a dosage for Mr/Mrs absolutely everyone. You should listen once daily and it may cause emotional reactions. Results may vary. And so on.[3]

According to The Michigan Daily, "Actually, results don't vary, they all say this album sucks."[4]

Background, writing and recording

I could have probably gone on and still played the part of the guitar player of Limp Bizkit, but musically I was kind of bored. If I was to continue, it would have been about the money and not about the true music, and I don't want to lie to myself, or to them or to fans of Limp Bizkit.

Wes Borland, explaining why he left Limp Bizkit[5]

In October 2001, Fred Durst posted on the band's website: "Limp Bizkit and Wes Borland have amicably decided to part ways. Both Limp Bizkit and Borland will continue to pursue their respective musical careers. Both wish each other the best of luck in all future endeavors".[6] According to Durst, Limp Bizkit would "comb the world for the illest guitar player known to man" to replace Borland.[6] After holding a nationwide audition for a new guitarist, "Put Your Guitar Where Your Mouth Is",[7] the band recorded with Snot guitarist Mike Smith.[1] "Mike brought in a breath of fresh air", Durst said. "Creatively, it fit like a glove. It made life easier and more positive. It made us look forward to getting together as a band so much more. The positive effect he had on me just made the whole experience of Limp Bizkit feel like a brand-new entity".[8] Before Smith replaced Borland, Durst played a great deal of guitar. Jon Wiederhorn of MTV wrote, "Limp Bizkit jammed with four finalists after their much-publicized guitarist audition tour, but now it looks like Fred Durst might be taking a cue from his Puddle of Mudd pal Wes Scantlin and handling both vocal and guitar duties himself".[9]

After a later falling-out with Smith, Durst told a fansite: "We are the type of people that stay true to our family and our instincts and at any moment will act on intuition as a whole. Mike wasn't the guy. We had fun playing with him but always knew, in the back of our minds, that he wasn't where we needed him to be mentally".[10] Limp Bizkit scrapped many of Smith's sessions, recording another album which was also scrapped.[1]

Before the introduction of Results May Vary's track listing, Page Hamilton of Helmet and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer recorded songs with Limp Bizkit for the album;[11] Al Jourgensen of Ministry also joined the band in the studio.[12] The contributions of all three were omitted from the finished album.[13] Bubba Sparxxx joined Durst in a Los Angeles studio,[14] but his contributions also did not make the album.[13] Durst wrote over 30 songs with Limp Bizkit drummer John Otto and the band's bassist, Sam Rivers.[15] During production of Results May Vary, Durst listened to the Cure, Patsy Cline, Mazzy Star and classical music.[15]

Music and lyrics

This album is about getting in touch with yourself a little bit, about accepting things a little bit more, maybe accepting the fact that you can't control or change everything and it is the way it is. Sometimes it's about less is more. It's about the seed. Thinking about this gigantic tree that you think is so beautiful but it started with this just seed. So "less is more" is sort of the theme.

Durst, explaining what Results May Vary is about[15]

Results May Vary was recorded under the leadership of Fred Durst, who influenced a direction differing from Limp Bizkit's established sound.[1][16] Although the album features elements of nu metal,[17][18] rap metal[16][19] and rap rock,[18] it is noted for music experimenting with other genres:[20] psychedelia,[21] emo,[1] alternative rock,[20] hard rock,[22] jazz,[23] acoustic[18][19] and funk.[24] Results May Vary, more melodic than previous Limp Bizkit albums,[20] has been compared to John Mayer,[25] Bon Jovi,[24] Primus,[26] Linkin Park[18][27] Staind[1][16] and Jane's Addiction[22] (including the album Nothing's Shocking).[28] It has been characterized as alternative rock,[20] nu metal[18][29] and rap rock.[18] With a change in the band's sound,[19] Results May Vary has less rapping, more singing and more melody (including power ballads) than previous Limp Bizkit albums.[30][1] The Observer called the album Limp Bizkit's "safest, most pedestrian-sounding record yet",[19] and Joe D'Angelo of MTV described the album as the band's "most personal album by far".[25] According to D'Angelo, "Comparatively mild tunes comprise a third of the album and present the frontman as having actual feelings other than rage, angst and conceit under his omnipresent ball cap. Anger isn't completely absent, mind you — it's just paired with sensitivity, loneliness and warmth".[25] Durst described Results May Vary as "more sad, more deep, drone-y",[28] and the album demonstrates his "milder, more sensitive streak".[31] Although the songs on Results May Vary are emotional and expressive, except for "Eat You Alive", screaming is largely absent.[17][1][32] Durst said, "My approach to [confrontation] now is past the screaming part. It's 10 times more dangerous to go past that and know what it is that you're trying to express. That can be therapy, and that's what happened to me in a weird way. That's why there is not so much screaming".[25] Guitarist Wes Borland, who was replaced by Mike Smith of Snot, did not appear on the album.[1]

A blonde female performer in a black-and-white ensemble, holding a microphone near her mouth
Britney Spears denied being in a relationship with Fred Durst:[33] "No, he's not my type ... I'm confused about that whole thing. We worked together for three days and he's a really cool guy, but there's no relationship ... He's really sweet".[34]

Durst's controversy with Britney Spears provided lyrical inspiration for Results May Vary,[1][28][32][35] which features a cover of The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes"[1] with a Speak & Spell during the song's bridge.[1] "Gimme the Mic" includes lyrics from the Beastie Boys' "Pass the Mic"[1] and Eric B. & Rakim's "Microphone Fiend", and "Let Me Down" samples Steve Miller's "Take the Money and Run".[1] "Head for the Barricade" borrows from the song "Stick 'Em" by the Fat Boys.[8] "Phenomenon" borrows the line, "Once again back its the incredible", from "Bring the Noise" by Public Enemy.[8] The album demonstrates Limp Bizkit's gloomy side,[23][24] with more-serious, less-confident lyrics than previous songs.[20] Lyrical topics include bullying,[1] Durst's past,[36] self-pity,[20] betrayal,[20] childhood pain,[20] heartbreak,[1] feeling misunderstood,[1] love[1] and Durst's views on MTV and radio.[1] About "Down Another Day", Joe D'Angelo of MTV said: "It's hard to believe that such John Mayer-esque lyrics come from a man who, only months ago, likened himself to a chainsaw and threatened to skin your ass raw".[25] "Eat You Alive" was reportedly about Britney Spears (rumored to be involved with Durst) or Angelina Jolie (whom Durst admired). "The scream in 'Eat You Alive' is like an animalistic, sexual, crazy, primitive roar", Durst said. "That song is about that feeling, that desire".[25] "Just Drop Dead" was inspired by his experiences with other women;[37] the song, "about a girl who acts like a whore" was not (as had been speculated) about Spears.[38]

Promotion and commercial performance

Young blonde woman wearing a necklace
Thora Birch appears in the music video for "Eat You Alive".[1]
Upper body shot of Halle Berry dressed in brown and gold evening gown and holding an autograph pen.
Halle Berry appeared in the music video for Limp Bizkit's cover of "Behind Blue Eyes".[39]

To promote Results May Vary, Durst filmed music videos for "Eat You Alive" and "Behind Blue Eyes" featuring Thora Birch and Halle Berry.[1] The video for "Eat You Alive" appeared on MTV before Results May Vary was released,[2] and the album was featured on Total Request Live.[25] Limp Bizkit performed "Crack Addict" and "Rollin'" during WrestleMania XIX with guitarists Mike Smith and Brian Welch,[40] and "Crack Addict" was played on television commercials for the event.[14] Although "Crack Addict" was the planned first single from Results May Vary,[12] the song was omitted from the album.[1]

Results May Vary peaked at number three on the Billboard 200[41] with sales of over 325,000 copies in its first week after release,[42] ending the group's number-one streak on the chart.[41] Three weeks after release, the album had sold over 500,000 copies.[42] It was certified platinum on June 3, 2008 in the United States[43] and gold on October 10, 2003 in the United Kingdom.[44] Results May Vary had sales of 1,337,356 copies in the United States.[45] The album's cover of "Behind Blue Eyes" peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100[41] and number 25 on the Mainstream Top 40 charts,[46] and was certified gold by the RIAA on January 26, 2005.[43] "Eat You Alive" peaked at number 16 on the Mainstream Rock and number 20 on the Modern Rock Tracks charts,[41] and "Almost Over" peaked at number 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[41] Results May Vary had less mainstream mainstream success than previous Limp Bizkit albums, such as Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,[47] with sales considerably lower than the latter.[48]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic(33/100)[49]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyC−[20]
The Guardian[24]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[27][50]
Q Magazine[51]
Martin Charles Strong[52]
The Observer[19]
NME4/10[23]
Dotmusic1/10[35]
Reading EagleC+[53]
People[54]
Hour Community[55]

Critical reception of Results May Vary was mainly negative. The album received "generally unfavorable reviews" on Metacritic, with a score of 33 out of 100.[49] According to AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine, "The music has no melody, hooks, or energy, [and] all attention is focused on the clown jumping up and down and screaming in front, and long before the record is over, you're left wondering, how the hell did he ever get to put this mess out?"[1] In a later review of the band's Greatest Hitz compilation, Erlewine called "Behind Blue Eyes" the worst in "their never-ending series of embarrassing covers".[56] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian wrote, "At least Limp Bizkit can't be accused of festering in the rap-rock ghetto ... But Durst's problems are ever-present - and does anybody still care?"[24] In his book, The Essential Rock Discography, Martin Charles Strong gave Results May Vary four out of ten stars;[52] The Rolling Stone Album Guide gave the album three out of five stars.[50] Stylus Magazine criticized Results May Vary, calling it "an album that can only be described as abysmal": "The rest of the album is a confusing sludge of noodly guitar, langorous drumming, and plenty of nasal crooning by Durst. The songs are simply poorly written: song structures change without reason or continuity, creating a mess of musical nonsequiturs without a catchy melody or hook to be found."[17] Luke Winkie of Westword placed the album sixth on his list of "The Eight Worst Albums Ever: Let's Give Them a Second Chance".[57] Dafydd Goff of The Guardian placed Results May Vary on the newspaper's list of "The worst reviewed albums of modern times".[58] Jeremy Allen of Playlouder criticized the album in general and its lyrics in particular.[59] Rob O'Connor of Yahoo! Launch also criticized Results May Vary: "No, Fred, the results don't vary. The results are consistent throughout your new album—consistently crappy."[60] Adam Webb of Dotmusic wrote, "Eventually, 'Results May Vary' could become a fascinating document - a frightening insight into the vacuous state of 21st century culture."[35] Alternative Press called the album "forgettable to anybody with a soul".[49] According to E!, "Sorry, dude, the Results are in--and they're not good."[49] Kitty Empire of The Guardian wrote, "Limp Bizkit have decided to expose their tender side. They really shouldn't have bothered ... having seen Limp Bizkit's 'other side', you want the old, unapologetic, meathead version back".[29] Renee Graham of Boston.com called the album "dreadful".[61] Len Righi of The Morning Call wrote, "The results are in: Along with Limbaugh, Hannity and Savage, Limp Bizkit deserves a spot in the Bellyachers Hall of Fame."[62] Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also criticized Results May Vary: "Limp Bizkit returns with more maturity, more perspective and more ideas. Right? Wrong." According to Mervis, "Results May Vary has a few highlights — "Almost Over" (very Everlast) and "Phenomenon" (very Primus) — but way too few to justify all the time and energy spent."[26]

Although Results May Vary received primarily negative reviews, according to Spin the album "isn't all that horrible".[42] Tom Day of musicOMH wrote, "Ultimately, this album is neither crap nor blindingly good, and results do indeed vary".[18] The Sun-Sentinel gave Results May Vary a positive review: "DJ Lethal does a phenomenal job of mixing effects into the songs, proving once again he's not just for show ... Controversial front man Fred Durst lets his inner feelings spill out in 'Behind Blue Eyes'. The remake of the song by the Who shows an emotional plea for sympathy by Durst. 'Build a Bridge' begins with an acoustic guitar and slowly progresses into a heavier song, similar to songs by Staind. Both tracks prove Durst can do more than just rap."[16] IGN's review of Results May Vary was mixed, criticizing Durst's rapping and some of his lyrics but praising "Down Another Day", "The Only One" and "Let Me Down";[21][63] "Build a Bridge" reveals "a more mature side of the boys"[21] and in "Drown", "The lyrics come off as some of Durst's most mature, his plea to be saved before he drowns. It's a fitting closure to a mixed bag of an album, signaling that there is more to Bizkit than cock grabbing rap posturing and nu metal bravado. Could this be the ushering in point of a new, more mature Durst?"[63]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Re-Entry"Fred DurstDurst, John Otto, Sam Rivers2:37
2."Eat You Alive"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Mike Smith3:57
3."Gimme the Mic"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith3:05
4."Underneath the Gun"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith5:42
5."Down Another Day"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers4:06
6."Almost Over"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith4:38
7."Build a Bridge" (featuring Brian "Head" Welch of Korn)DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Welch3:57
8."Red Light-Green Light" (featuring Snoop Dogg, contains hidden track "Take It Home")Snoop Dogg, DurstDJ Lethal5:36
9."The Only One"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith4:08
10."Let Me Down"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers4:16
11."Lonely World"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith4:34
12."Phenomenon"DurstDurst, DJ Lethal, Otto, Rivers3:59
13."Creamer (Radio Is Dead)"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers4:30
14."Head for the Barricade"DurstDurst, Otto, Rivers, Smith3:34
15."Behind Blue Eyes" (The Who cover, contains hidden track "All That Easy")Pete TownshendTownshend6:05
16."Drown"DurstDurst, Rivers3:51
Total length:68:35
EU Edition
No.TitleLength
17."Shot"3:45
18."Just Drop Dead"4:02
Total length:76:22
iTunes Edition
No.TitleLength
17."All That Easy"1:32
18."Take It Home"1:41
Total length:71:48
Japanese Edition 2012
No.TitleLength
17."Let It Go"5:10
18."Armpit"3:52
Total length:77:37

Personnel

Main personnel[13]
Additional personnel[13]
  • J.D. Andrew - Assistant
  • Michael "Elvis" Baskette - Engineer, guitar
  • Billy Bowers - Engineer
  • Jason Carson - Engineer
  • Sergio Chavez - Assistant
  • Jason Dale - Engineer
  • Terry Date - Engineer, producer
  • Cory Durst - Photography
  • Neal Ferrazzani - Assistant
  • Dave Holdredge - Digital editing, engineer
  • Brian Humphrey - Assistant
  • Jun Ishizeki - Assistant
  • Aaron Lepley - Assistant
  • Stephen Marcussen - Mastering
  • Jim Marshall - Photography
  • John Morrical - Assistant
  • Brendan O'Brien - Mixing
  • Zack Odom - Assistant
  • Michael Patterson - Mixing
  • Steve Robillard - Assistant
  • Rick Rubin - Producer
  • Andrew Scheps - Engineer
  • Jordan Schur - Executive producer
  • Snoop Dogg - Vocals on "Red Light-Green Light", composer, lyrics
  • Jason Spears - Assistant
  • Mark Valentine - Assistant
  • Stewart Whitmore - Digital editing
  • Ulrich Wild - Engineer
  • Brian Welch - Guitar on "Build a Bridge"
  • Emanuel "Randy" Pereira - Guitar on "Behind Blue Eyes"
  • Arthur Baker - Composer
  • Roger Ball - Composer
  • Eric Barrier - Composer
  • Molly Duncan - Composer
  • William Griffin - Composer
  • Prince Markie Dee - Composer
  • John Robie - Composer
  • Pete Townshend - Composer
  • Ellis Williams - Composer

Chart positions

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2003 Top Canadian Albums 3[41]
Top Internet Albums
Billboard 200

Songs - Billboard (America)

Year Single Chart Position
2003 "Eat You Alive" Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks 16[41]
Modern Rock Tracks 20[41]
2004 "Almost Over"
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks 33[41]
"Behind Blue Eyes" 11[41]
Modern Rock Tracks 18[41]
Billboard Hot 100 71[41]
Mainstream Top 40 25[41]

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