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In 2004, [[Limp Bizkit]] recorded ''[[The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)]]'', with returning member [[Wes Borland]], but [[John Otto (drummer)|John Otto]] was replaced by [[Sammy Siegler]] for much of the album.<ref name=DAngelo>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1490229/wes-borland-back-with-limp-bizkit.jhtml |title=Wes Borland Back With Limp Bizkit |author=D'Angelo, Joe |date=August 16, 2004 |work= |publisher=MTV News |accessdate=17 December 2011}}</ref> Following the release of the band's ''[[Greatest Hitz]]'' album, the band went on hiatus.<ref name=Harris/><ref>{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512963/11032005/limp_bizkit.jhtml |title=Fred Durst Says Limp Bizkit Are About To Bring On The Gravy – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=November 3, 2005 |accessdate=July 21, 2011}}</ref> Borland stated that it was unlikely that a sequel to ''The Unquestionable Truth'' would be produced and that "As of right now, none of my future plans include Limp Bizkit."<ref name=Harris>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1526158/borland-casts-doubt-on-limp-bizkits-future.jhtml |title=Bye Bye Bizkit? Wes Borland Says Limp Are Pretty Much Done |last1=Harris |first1=Chris |date=March 17, 2006 |publisher=MTV News |accessdate=14 December 2011}}</ref> In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited with Borland on guitar and launched the [[Unicorns N' Rainbows Tour]].<ref name="Limp Bizkit Launches 'Unicorns N' Rainbows' Tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/limp-bizkit-launches-unicorns-n-rainbows-tour/5289556|publisher=[[Artist Direct]]|author=Artist Direct Staff|title=Limp Bizkit Launches 'Unicorns N' Rainbows' Tour|date=April 24, 2009|accessdate=May 14, 2011}}</ref>
In 2004, [[Limp Bizkit]] recorded ''[[The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)]]'', with returning member [[Wes Borland]], but [[John Otto (drummer)|John Otto]] was replaced by [[Sammy Siegler]] for much of the album.<ref name=DAngelo>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1490229/wes-borland-back-with-limp-bizkit.jhtml |title=Wes Borland Back With Limp Bizkit |author=D'Angelo, Joe |date=August 16, 2004 |work= |publisher=MTV News |accessdate=17 December 2011}}</ref> Following the release of the band's ''[[Greatest Hitz]]'' album, the band went on hiatus.<ref name=Harris/><ref>{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512963/11032005/limp_bizkit.jhtml |title=Fred Durst Says Limp Bizkit Are About To Bring On The Gravy – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=November 3, 2005 |accessdate=July 21, 2011}}</ref> Borland stated that it was unlikely that a sequel to ''The Unquestionable Truth'' would be produced and that "As of right now, none of my future plans include Limp Bizkit."<ref name=Harris>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1526158/borland-casts-doubt-on-limp-bizkits-future.jhtml |title=Bye Bye Bizkit? Wes Borland Says Limp Are Pretty Much Done |last1=Harris |first1=Chris |date=March 17, 2006 |publisher=MTV News |accessdate=14 December 2011}}</ref> In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited with Borland on guitar and launched the [[Unicorns N' Rainbows Tour]].<ref name="Limp Bizkit Launches 'Unicorns N' Rainbows' Tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/limp-bizkit-launches-unicorns-n-rainbows-tour/5289556|publisher=[[Artist Direct]]|author=Artist Direct Staff|title=Limp Bizkit Launches 'Unicorns N' Rainbows' Tour|date=April 24, 2009|accessdate=May 14, 2011}}</ref>


During the tour, Durst announced that they had begun to record a new album, with Borland titled ''Gold Cobra''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/11/world_exclusive_limp_bizkit_na.html |title=World exclusive! Limp Bizkit name new album |author=Simon |date=November 30, 2009 |work=Kerrang.com |publisher=Bauer Performance |accessdate=November 30, 2009}}</ref><ref name=EW>{{cite web|last=Collis |first=Clark |url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/05/05/limp-bizkit-durst-borlan/ |title=Limp Bizkit on their reunion album-and who exactly was to blame for their break up in the first place |publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]] Music Mix'' |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> Borland said that the title does not have any meaning, and that it was chosen because it fit the style of music the band was writing for the album.<ref name=EW/> The band recorded a spoken intro written by Durst and performed by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] member [[Gene Simmons]] for the album, but it was left off the completed album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/durst-treats-fans-to-sneak-peek-of-new-record_1186345 |title=Limp Bizkit - Durst Treats Fans To Sneak Peek Of New Record |author=Contactmusic Staff |date=November 25, 2010 |publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=NME>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/limp-bizkit/53996 |title=Fred Durst previews new Limp Bizkit songs online |author=''NME'' Staff |date=November 25, 2010 |work= |publisher=''[[NME]]'' |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> The band also recorded additional "non-album" tracks, including "Combat Jazz", which featured [[rapping|rapper]] [[Raekwon]].<ref name=NME/>
During the tour, Durst announced that they had begun to record a new album, with Borland titled ''Gold Cobra''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/11/world_exclusive_limp_bizkit_na.html |title=World exclusive! Limp Bizkit name new album |author=Simon |date=November 30, 2009 |work=Kerrang.com |publisher=Bauer Performance |accessdate=November 30, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203112253/http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/11/world_exclusive_limp_bizkit_na.html |archivedate=December 3, 2009 |df= }}</ref><ref name=EW>{{cite web|last=Collis |first=Clark |url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/05/05/limp-bizkit-durst-borlan/ |title=Limp Bizkit on their reunion album-and who exactly was to blame for their break up in the first place |publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]] Music Mix'' |date=2010-05-05 |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> Borland said that the title does not have any meaning, and that it was chosen because it fit the style of music the band was writing for the album.<ref name=EW/> The band recorded a spoken intro written by Durst and performed by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] member [[Gene Simmons]] for the album, but it was left off the completed album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/durst-treats-fans-to-sneak-peek-of-new-record_1186345 |title=Limp Bizkit - Durst Treats Fans To Sneak Peek Of New Record |author=Contactmusic Staff |date=November 25, 2010 |publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=NME>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/limp-bizkit/53996 |title=Fred Durst previews new Limp Bizkit songs online |author=''NME'' Staff |date=November 25, 2010 |work= |publisher=''[[NME]]'' |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> The band also recorded additional "non-album" tracks, including "Combat Jazz", which featured [[rapping|rapper]] [[Raekwon]].<ref name=NME/>


==Music and lyrics==
==Music and lyrics==
The music of ''Gold Cobra'' was generally described as [[nu metal]],<ref name="cos-review">{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/06/album-review-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra|title=Album Review: Limp Bizkit – Gold Cobra|work=[[Consequence of Sound]]|author=Buchanan, David|date=June 24, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2011}}</ref><ref name=PopMatters>{{cite web|last=Langhoff |first=Josh |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/144574-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra/ |title=Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra < PopMatters |publisher=Popmatters.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref><ref name=RockSound>{{cite web|author=Lewis, Faye |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra |title=Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra &#124; Reviews &#124; |publisher=''[[Rock Sound]]'' |date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> and has been noted as a return to the established sound of Limp Bizkit's earlier albums.<ref name=Allmusic/><ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=http://music.ign.com/articles/117/1179339p1.html |title=Original line-up yields mostly good results on latest |author=Grischow, Chad |date=June 27, 2011 |work= |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> However, the album features noticeable variations from the band's established style for a more eclectic sound.<ref name=Grierson>{{cite web|url=http://rock.about.com/od/reviews/fr/Limp-Bizkit-Gold-Cobra-Review.htm |title=Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra Review |author=Grierson, Tim|publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2011-06-28 |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> Unlike ''[[Significant Other]]'', ''[[Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water]]'' and ''[[Results May Vary]]'', ''Gold Cobra'' does not feature any guest vocalists, and the album's sound predominately focuses on the guitar work of Wes Borland rather than that of turntablist and sound designer [[DJ Lethal]].<ref name=IGN/> [[Sam Rivers (bassist)|Sam Rivers]]' bass playing incorporates elements of [[jazz]] and [[funk]],<ref name="artistDirect-review"/> while Borland's guitar playing incorporates a variety of influences, ranging from [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[hard rock]] to [[electronic music]]<ref name=Grierson/> and DJ Lethal's [[keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]] and [[sample (music)|samples]] give the album a sound that is both melodic and abrasive.<ref name=Grierson/> The intro, "Introbra", features distorted [[air raid siren]]s, and is much darker in tone than the [[hip hop music|hip hop]]-influenced intros on ''Significant Other'' and ''Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water''.<ref name=MetalHammer/> Interludes on the album incorporate elements of hip hop and jazz.<ref name=RockSound/><ref name=MetalHammer/>
The music of ''Gold Cobra'' was generally described as [[nu metal]],<ref name="cos-review">{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/06/album-review-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra|title=Album Review: Limp Bizkit – Gold Cobra|work=[[Consequence of Sound]]|author=Buchanan, David|date=June 24, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2011}}</ref><ref name=PopMatters>{{cite web|last=Langhoff |first=Josh |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/144574-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra/ |title=Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra < PopMatters |publisher=Popmatters.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref><ref name=RockSound>{{cite web|author=Lewis, Faye |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra |title=Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra &#124; Reviews &#124; |publisher=''[[Rock Sound]]'' |date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> and has been noted as a return to the established sound of Limp Bizkit's earlier albums.<ref name=Allmusic/><ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=http://music.ign.com/articles/117/1179339p1.html |title=Original line-up yields mostly good results on latest |author=Grischow, Chad |date=June 27, 2011 |work= |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=6 January 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222054406/http://music.ign.com/articles/117/1179339p1.html |archivedate=22 December 2011 |df= }}</ref> However, the album features noticeable variations from the band's established style for a more eclectic sound.<ref name=Grierson>{{cite web|url=http://rock.about.com/od/reviews/fr/Limp-Bizkit-Gold-Cobra-Review.htm |title=Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra Review |author=Grierson, Tim|publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2011-06-28 |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> Unlike ''[[Significant Other]]'', ''[[Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water]]'' and ''[[Results May Vary]]'', ''Gold Cobra'' does not feature any guest vocalists, and the album's sound predominately focuses on the guitar work of Wes Borland rather than that of turntablist and sound designer [[DJ Lethal]].<ref name=IGN/> [[Sam Rivers (bassist)|Sam Rivers]]' bass playing incorporates elements of [[jazz]] and [[funk]],<ref name="artistDirect-review"/> while Borland's guitar playing incorporates a variety of influences, ranging from [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[hard rock]] to [[electronic music]]<ref name=Grierson/> and DJ Lethal's [[keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]] and [[sample (music)|samples]] give the album a sound that is both melodic and abrasive.<ref name=Grierson/> The intro, "Introbra", features distorted [[air raid siren]]s, and is much darker in tone than the [[hip hop music|hip hop]]-influenced intros on ''Significant Other'' and ''Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water''.<ref name=MetalHammer/> Interludes on the album incorporate elements of hip hop and jazz.<ref name=RockSound/><ref name=MetalHammer/>


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"Bring It Back" differs from Limp Bizkit's established sound by being slower and heavier than the band is generally known for.<ref name=MetalHammer/> "Shark Attack" is an uptempo track which features references to earlier songs, such as the lyric "another one of those days", which refers to the lyrics of "[[Break Stuff]]".<ref name=MetalHammer/> "Walking Away", "Loser" and the album's first single, "[[Shotgun (Limp Bizkit song)|Shotgun]]", are noted for featuring guitar [[solo (music)|solo]]s by Borland, something that Limp Bizkit is not known for.<ref name=MetalHammer>{{cite journal|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra-track-by-track/|title=''Gold Cobra'' review|journal=[[Metal Hammer]]|author=Bezer, Terry|date=July 6, 2011|accessdate=Oct 13, 2011}}</ref> "Shotgun", influenced by heavy metal music, has been described as an [[anthem]] by [[Artistdirect]].<ref name=Artistdirect>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/limp-bizkit-shotgun-review-4-5-out-of-5-stars/8973960 |title=Limp Bizkit — "Shotgun" Review 4.5 out of 5 stars |author= |date=June 6, 2011 |work= |publisher=[[Artistdirect]] |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> "Walking Away" is a serene, ambient [[ballad]] with introspective lyrics which does not contain any hip hop influence or [[rapping]], in contrast to the sound the band is generally known for, and builds with dramatic solos.<ref name="cos-review"/><ref name=IGN/><ref name=MetalHammer/> "Loser" combines the softer sound of "Walking Away" with rapped verses,<ref name="cos-review"/><ref name=MetalHammer/> and is followed by a heavier track, "Autotunage", featuring Durst singing in [[autotune]],<ref name=Allmusic/><ref name=MetalHammer/> and "90.2.10", which incorporates a [[thrash metal|thrash]] influence.<ref name=MetalHammer/>
"Bring It Back" differs from Limp Bizkit's established sound by being slower and heavier than the band is generally known for.<ref name=MetalHammer/> "Shark Attack" is an uptempo track which features references to earlier songs, such as the lyric "another one of those days", which refers to the lyrics of "[[Break Stuff]]".<ref name=MetalHammer/> "Walking Away", "Loser" and the album's first single, "[[Shotgun (Limp Bizkit song)|Shotgun]]", are noted for featuring guitar [[solo (music)|solo]]s by Borland, something that Limp Bizkit is not known for.<ref name=MetalHammer>{{cite journal|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra-track-by-track/|title=''Gold Cobra'' review|journal=[[Metal Hammer]]|author=Bezer, Terry|date=July 6, 2011|accessdate=Oct 13, 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> "Shotgun", influenced by heavy metal music, has been described as an [[anthem]] by [[Artistdirect]].<ref name=Artistdirect>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/limp-bizkit-shotgun-review-4-5-out-of-5-stars/8973960 |title=Limp Bizkit — "Shotgun" Review 4.5 out of 5 stars |author= |date=June 6, 2011 |work= |publisher=[[Artistdirect]] |accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> "Walking Away" is a serene, ambient [[ballad]] with introspective lyrics which does not contain any hip hop influence or [[rapping]], in contrast to the sound the band is generally known for, and builds with dramatic solos.<ref name="cos-review"/><ref name=IGN/><ref name=MetalHammer/> "Loser" combines the softer sound of "Walking Away" with rapped verses,<ref name="cos-review"/><ref name=MetalHammer/> and is followed by a heavier track, "Autotunage", featuring Durst singing in [[autotune]],<ref name=Allmusic/><ref name=MetalHammer/> and "90.2.10", which incorporates a [[thrash metal|thrash]] influence.<ref name=MetalHammer/>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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David Buchanan, of [[Consequence of Sound]], called ''Gold Cobra'' "an entertaining, boastful, non-alienating piece of nostalgic bliss for those who once held memberships with the LB".<ref name="cos-review"/> In a similar context, [[Bloody Disgusting]] writer Jonathan Barkan gave the album a positive review, stating "The album, on a whole, sounds fantastic. [...] It's not [[Niccolò Paganini|Paganini]] or [[Opeth]] or [[Dream Theater]]. It's [[rap rock]] and it does exactly what it sets out to do."<ref name="BD review">{{cite web|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120421/album-review-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra/|title=Album Review: Limp Bizkit 'Gold Cobra'|work=[[Bloody Disgusting]]|author=Barkan, Jonathan|date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2011}}</ref> [[IGN]] writer Chad Grischow wrote, "Though far from their best work, Limp Bizkit's latest at least proves that their 2005 ''Greatest Hitz'' album may have been premature."<ref name=IGN/> [[About.com]] writer Tim Grierson called ''Gold Cobra'' "the group’s strongest since ''Significant Other''".<ref name=Grierson/>
David Buchanan, of [[Consequence of Sound]], called ''Gold Cobra'' "an entertaining, boastful, non-alienating piece of nostalgic bliss for those who once held memberships with the LB".<ref name="cos-review"/> In a similar context, [[Bloody Disgusting]] writer Jonathan Barkan gave the album a positive review, stating "The album, on a whole, sounds fantastic. [...] It's not [[Niccolò Paganini|Paganini]] or [[Opeth]] or [[Dream Theater]]. It's [[rap rock]] and it does exactly what it sets out to do."<ref name="BD review">{{cite web|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120421/album-review-limp-bizkit-gold-cobra/|title=Album Review: Limp Bizkit 'Gold Cobra'|work=[[Bloody Disgusting]]|author=Barkan, Jonathan|date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2011}}</ref> [[IGN]] writer Chad Grischow wrote, "Though far from their best work, Limp Bizkit's latest at least proves that their 2005 ''Greatest Hitz'' album may have been premature."<ref name=IGN/> [[About.com]] writer Tim Grierson called ''Gold Cobra'' "the group’s strongest since ''Significant Other''".<ref name=Grierson/>


''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reviewer Kyle Anderson called the album an "oft-delayed, petulant, and hook-devoid 'comeback' from the onetime champions of early-aughts nü-metal mania."<ref name="Entertainmentweekly">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20507845,00.html|title=Albums: July 1, 2011|publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|first=Kyle|last=Anderson|date=2011-06-24|accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> Antiquiet published a negative review which described the album as "music for the sneering scumbags who find kinship in the dregs of cultural rot".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiquiet.com/reviews/2011/06/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra-review/ |title=Blowin' up the septic tank, y'all! |author=Firecloud, Johnny |date=June 20, 2011 |work= |publisher=antiquiet |accessdate=22 June 2011}}</ref> The website initially gave the album 1 out of 5 stars.<ref name=antiquiet>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiquiet.com/interviews/2011/06/gold-cobra-rebuttal-wes-borland-vs-antiquiet/ |title=''Gold Cobra'' rebuttal: Wes Borland Vs. antiquiet |author=Firecloud, Johnny |date=June 21, 2011 |work= |publisher=antiquiet |accessdate=22 June 2011}}</ref> Wes Borland responded to the review, stating "The hatred you have for Fred is part of the reason we've succeeded. [...] No matter what effect he has on people in a ‘TMZ Personality’ kind of way, he is an astonishing front man and performer. I could see 1 out of 5 if you were expecting ''[[OK Computer]]'' [...] As far as LB records go, ''Gold Cobra'' is perfect."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shaw|first1=Zack|title=Wes Borland Proves He Still Loves Fred Durst, Responds To Negative Album Review|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/still-doing-it-for-the-nookie/wes-borland-proves-he-still-loves-fred-durst-responds-to-negative-album-review|website=[[Metal Insider]]|accessdate=April 29, 2017|archiveurl=https://web-beta.archive.org/web/20160809132408/http://www.metalinsider.net:80/still-doing-it-for-the-nookie/wes-borland-proves-he-still-loves-fred-durst-responds-to-negative-album-review|archivedate=August 9, 2016|date=June 23, 2011}}</ref>
''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reviewer Kyle Anderson called the album an "oft-delayed, petulant, and hook-devoid 'comeback' from the onetime champions of early-aughts nü-metal mania."<ref name="Entertainmentweekly">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20507845,00.html|title=Albums: July 1, 2011|publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|first=Kyle|last=Anderson|date=2011-06-24|accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> Antiquiet published a negative review which described the album as "music for the sneering scumbags who find kinship in the dregs of cultural rot".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiquiet.com/reviews/2011/06/limp-bizkit-gold-cobra-review/ |title=Blowin' up the septic tank, y'all! |author=Firecloud, Johnny |date=June 20, 2011 |work= |publisher=antiquiet |accessdate=22 June 2011}}</ref> The website initially gave the album 1 out of 5 stars.<ref name=antiquiet>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiquiet.com/interviews/2011/06/gold-cobra-rebuttal-wes-borland-vs-antiquiet/ |title=''Gold Cobra'' rebuttal: Wes Borland Vs. antiquiet |author=Firecloud, Johnny |date=June 21, 2011 |work= |publisher=antiquiet |accessdate=22 June 2011}}</ref> Wes Borland responded to the review, stating "The hatred you have for Fred is part of the reason we've succeeded. [...] No matter what effect he has on people in a ‘TMZ Personality’ kind of way, he is an astonishing front man and performer. I could see 1 out of 5 if you were expecting ''[[OK Computer]]'' [...] As far as LB records go, ''Gold Cobra'' is perfect."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shaw|first1=Zack|title=Wes Borland Proves He Still Loves Fred Durst, Responds To Negative Album Review|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/still-doing-it-for-the-nookie/wes-borland-proves-he-still-loves-fred-durst-responds-to-negative-album-review|website=[[Metal Insider]]|accessdate=April 29, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809132408/http://www.metalinsider.net/still-doing-it-for-the-nookie/wes-borland-proves-he-still-loves-fred-durst-responds-to-negative-album-review|archivedate=August 9, 2016|date=June 23, 2011|deadurl=yes|df=}}</ref>


==Commercial performance==
==Commercial performance==
''Gold Cobra'' charted at No. 16 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts with 27,000 copies sold in the first week in the United States. The album charted on ''Billboard'' Albums for the No. 3 Rock Album, No. 11 Digital Album, No. 2 Alternative Album, No. 1 Hard Rock Album and No. 21 Tastemakers Album.<ref name=AllmusicCharts>{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/artist/limp-bizkit-p213327/charts-awards |title=Limp Bizkit - Charts & Awards |publisher=Allmusic |accessdate=14 December 2011}}</ref> In its second week of release overseas ''Gold Cobra'' was No. 7 on the Swiss Album Charts, No. 8 on the Austrian Album Charts, No. 24 on the Canadian Albums Chart<ref name=CracksUSTop20>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160353 |title=LIMP BIZKIT's 'Gold Cobra' Cracks U.S. Top 20 |publisher=BlabberMouth |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709195202/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com:80/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160353 |archivedate=2011-07-09 |df= }}</ref> and No. 1 on the [[German Albums Chart]].
''Gold Cobra'' charted at No. 16 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts with 27,000 copies sold in the first week in the United States. The album charted on ''Billboard'' Albums for the No. 3 Rock Album, No. 11 Digital Album, No. 2 Alternative Album, No. 1 Hard Rock Album and No. 21 Tastemakers Album.<ref name=AllmusicCharts>{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/artist/limp-bizkit-p213327/charts-awards |title=Limp Bizkit - Charts & Awards |publisher=Allmusic |accessdate=14 December 2011}}</ref> In its second week of release overseas ''Gold Cobra'' was No. 7 on the Swiss Album Charts, No. 8 on the Austrian Album Charts, No. 24 on the Canadian Albums Chart<ref name=CracksUSTop20>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160353 |title=LIMP BIZKIT's 'Gold Cobra' Cracks U.S. Top 20 |publisher=BlabberMouth |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709195202/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160353 |archivedate=2011-07-09 |df= }}</ref> and No. 1 on the [[German Albums Chart]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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Gold Cobra is the fifth studio album by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit. Released in 2011 by Flip/Interscope Records, it is the band's first studio album since 2003's Results May Vary, and the first with the full original lineup since 2000's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. It is the band's last album to be released on Flip/Interscope. It is also the last album to feature DJ Lethal before he was fired from the band in 2012. Gold Cobra features an eclectic and diverse sound, but also similar in style to the band's earlier albums. The album, which featured the single "Shotgun" and received mixed reviews, sold 27,000 copies during its first week in the United States and peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200.[1][2]

Background

In 2004, Limp Bizkit recorded The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), with returning member Wes Borland, but John Otto was replaced by Sammy Siegler for much of the album.[3] Following the release of the band's Greatest Hitz album, the band went on hiatus.[4][5] Borland stated that it was unlikely that a sequel to The Unquestionable Truth would be produced and that "As of right now, none of my future plans include Limp Bizkit."[4] In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited with Borland on guitar and launched the Unicorns N' Rainbows Tour.[6]

During the tour, Durst announced that they had begun to record a new album, with Borland titled Gold Cobra.[7][8] Borland said that the title does not have any meaning, and that it was chosen because it fit the style of music the band was writing for the album.[8] The band recorded a spoken intro written by Durst and performed by Kiss member Gene Simmons for the album, but it was left off the completed album.[9][10] The band also recorded additional "non-album" tracks, including "Combat Jazz", which featured rapper Raekwon.[10]

Music and lyrics

The music of Gold Cobra was generally described as nu metal,[11][12][13] and has been noted as a return to the established sound of Limp Bizkit's earlier albums.[14][15] However, the album features noticeable variations from the band's established style for a more eclectic sound.[16] Unlike Significant Other, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water and Results May Vary, Gold Cobra does not feature any guest vocalists, and the album's sound predominately focuses on the guitar work of Wes Borland rather than that of turntablist and sound designer DJ Lethal.[15] Sam Rivers' bass playing incorporates elements of jazz and funk,[17] while Borland's guitar playing incorporates a variety of influences, ranging from heavy metal and hard rock to electronic music[16] and DJ Lethal's keyboards and samples give the album a sound that is both melodic and abrasive.[16] The intro, "Introbra", features distorted air raid sirens, and is much darker in tone than the hip hop-influenced intros on Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water.[18] Interludes on the album incorporate elements of hip hop and jazz.[13][18]

"Shotgun" (sample)
"Shotgun", from Limp Bizkit's album Gold Cobra, highlights Borland's unique playing style in this solo.
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"Bring It Back" differs from Limp Bizkit's established sound by being slower and heavier than the band is generally known for.[18] "Shark Attack" is an uptempo track which features references to earlier songs, such as the lyric "another one of those days", which refers to the lyrics of "Break Stuff".[18] "Walking Away", "Loser" and the album's first single, "Shotgun", are noted for featuring guitar solos by Borland, something that Limp Bizkit is not known for.[18] "Shotgun", influenced by heavy metal music, has been described as an anthem by Artistdirect.[19] "Walking Away" is a serene, ambient ballad with introspective lyrics which does not contain any hip hop influence or rapping, in contrast to the sound the band is generally known for, and builds with dramatic solos.[11][15][18] "Loser" combines the softer sound of "Walking Away" with rapped verses,[11][18] and is followed by a heavier track, "Autotunage", featuring Durst singing in autotune,[14][18] and "90.2.10", which incorporates a thrash influence.[18]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic53/100[20]
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[16]
Allmusic[14]
Artistdirect[17]
Consequence of Sound[11]
Deccan Chroniclefavorable[21]
Entertainment WeeklyC−[22]
IGN7.0/10[15]
NME1/10[23]
PopMatters8/10[12]
Rock Sound7/10[13]

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 53, indicating "mixed or average reviews", based on 11 reviews.[20] Artistdirect reviewer Rick Florino gave the album 5 out of 5 stars, writing "Gold Cobra is everything you hoped it would be, and rap and metal will be walking funny after it takes a bite out of both them".[17] Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album a positive review, calling it "a return to the full-throttled attack of Three Dollar Bill Y'All".[14] Metal Hammer writer Terry Bezer wrote, "Aside from the odd duff moment, Gold Cobra throws out the hot shit that’ll make you bounce in the mosh pit over and over again."[18]

David Buchanan, of Consequence of Sound, called Gold Cobra "an entertaining, boastful, non-alienating piece of nostalgic bliss for those who once held memberships with the LB".[11] In a similar context, Bloody Disgusting writer Jonathan Barkan gave the album a positive review, stating "The album, on a whole, sounds fantastic. [...] It's not Paganini or Opeth or Dream Theater. It's rap rock and it does exactly what it sets out to do."[24] IGN writer Chad Grischow wrote, "Though far from their best work, Limp Bizkit's latest at least proves that their 2005 Greatest Hitz album may have been premature."[15] About.com writer Tim Grierson called Gold Cobra "the group’s strongest since Significant Other".[16]

Entertainment Weekly reviewer Kyle Anderson called the album an "oft-delayed, petulant, and hook-devoid 'comeback' from the onetime champions of early-aughts nü-metal mania."[22] Antiquiet published a negative review which described the album as "music for the sneering scumbags who find kinship in the dregs of cultural rot".[25] The website initially gave the album 1 out of 5 stars.[26] Wes Borland responded to the review, stating "The hatred you have for Fred is part of the reason we've succeeded. [...] No matter what effect he has on people in a ‘TMZ Personality’ kind of way, he is an astonishing front man and performer. I could see 1 out of 5 if you were expecting OK Computer [...] As far as LB records go, Gold Cobra is perfect."[27]

Commercial performance

Gold Cobra charted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 charts with 27,000 copies sold in the first week in the United States. The album charted on Billboard Albums for the No. 3 Rock Album, No. 11 Digital Album, No. 2 Alternative Album, No. 1 Hard Rock Album and No. 21 Tastemakers Album.[28] In its second week of release overseas Gold Cobra was No. 7 on the Swiss Album Charts, No. 8 on the Austrian Album Charts, No. 24 on the Canadian Albums Chart[29] and No. 1 on the German Albums Chart.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Fred Durst, except "Middle Finger" by Paul Wall and Fred Durst; all music is composed by Limp Bizkit, except "Back Porch" by Fred Durst and Boney B.eats, "Combat Jazz" and "Middle Finger" by Mathematics

No.TitleLength
1."Introbra"1:20
2."Bring It Back"2:17
3."Gold Cobra"3:53
4."Shark Attack"3:26
5."Get a Life"4:54
6."Shotgun"4:32
7."Douche Bag"3:42
8."Walking Away"4:45
9."Loser"4:53
10."Autotunage"5:00
11."90.2.10"4:18
12."Why Try"2:51
13."Killer in You"3:46
Total length:49:37
Deluxe version
No.TitleLength
14."Back Porch"3:22
15."My Own Cobain"3:40
16."Angels"3:20
Total length:59:57
European iTunes Deluxe version
No.TitleLength
17."Los Angeles"2:53
Total length:62:50
HMV/Best Buy Deluxe version
No.TitleLength
17."Middle Finger" (featuring Paul Wall)4:27
Total length:64:24
Japanese Deluxe version
No.TitleLength
17."Combat Jazz" (featuring Raekwon)2:37
Total length:62:34

Personnel

Limp Bizkit

Production

Charts

Weekly charts

Charts (2011) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[29] 12
Austrian Album Chart[29] 2
Canadian Albums Chart[29] 13
Italy[30] 58
German Albums Chart[31] 1
Polish Albums Chart[32] 24
Russian Albums Chart[33] Gold[33] 3
U.S. Billboard 200[28] 16
U.S. Billboard Digital Albums[28] 11
U.S. Billboard Rock Albums[28] 3
U.S. Billboard Alternative Albums[28] 2
U.S. Billboard Hard Rock Albums[28] 1
U.S. Billboard Tastemaker Albums[28] 21

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
Austrian Albums Chart[34] 57
German Albums Chart[35] 66
Russian Albums Chart[36] 45

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Europe June 24, 2011 CD, digital download Interscope
United States June 28, 2011
Japan June 29, 2011
Brazil July 19, 2011 Universal Music

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