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| Released | April 30, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal | |||
| Length | 36:57 | |||
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Unstable is the second album by nu metal quartet Tetrarch. It is their debut recording for Napalm Records. [1]
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Unstable is the second album by nu metal quartet Tetrarch. It is their debut recording for Napalm Records. [1]
Musically, Unstable is a nu metal work, [2] [3] [4] with both the album and Tetrarch credited with playing into the genre's revival. [1] [2] Elements of metalcore also appear, from the "intense" riffs on "I'm Not Right" to "Addicted"'s "pure anthemia". [1] [3]
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| Kerrang! | 3/5 [5] |
| Metal Hammer |  [3] |
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Upon its release, Unstable received generally positive reviews from music critics.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I'm Not Right" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Negative Noise" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Unstable" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "You Never Listen" | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Sick of You" | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Take a Look Inside" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Stitch Me Up" | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Addicted" | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Pushed Down" | 2:49 |
| 10. | "Trust Me" | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 37:02 | |
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