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Study Guide: Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra Album Analysis

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Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra Album Analysis Study Guide

Album Overview and Release Details

Gold Cobra is the fifth studio album released by the American nu metal band Limp Bizkit.

Answer: True

Explanation: Gold Cobra is indeed the fifth studio album by Limp Bizkit.

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Gold Cobra was released in the year 2010.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gold Cobra was officially released in 2011, specifically on June 28, 2011, in the United States.

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Gold Cobra was released under the record labels Flip Records and Sony Music.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album was released under the labels Flip Records and Interscope Records, not Sony Music.

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What is Gold Cobra?

Answer: The fifth studio album by Limp Bizkit.

Explanation: Gold Cobra is the fifth studio album released by the American nu metal band Limp Bizkit.

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When was Gold Cobra officially released in the United States?

Answer: June 28, 2011

Explanation: The album was officially released in the United States on June 28, 2011.

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When was Gold Cobra released in Europe?

Answer: June 24, 2011

Explanation: Gold Cobra was released in Europe on June 24, 2011.

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Band History and Lineup Context

Gold Cobra marked Limp Bizkit's first studio album featuring the full original lineup since the year 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: This album represented the return of the full original lineup, including Wes Borland, for the first time since their highly successful 2000 album, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water.

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Gold Cobra was released eight years after Limp Bizkit's previous studio album, Results May Vary.

Answer: True

Explanation: Results May Vary was released in 2003, making the eight-year gap until Gold Cobra's 2011 release accurate.

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Gold Cobra was Limp Bizkit's final studio album before the band disbanded.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gold Cobra was not Limp Bizkit's final album; they later released "Still Sucks" in 2021.

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Limp Bizkit began recording Gold Cobra during their hiatus following the release of The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1).

Answer: False

Explanation: The band began recording Gold Cobra after reuniting in 2009 for tours, not during their hiatus period following the release of The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1).

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Guitarist Wes Borland had no doubts about future Limp Bizkit projects before the Gold Cobra recording sessions.

Answer: False

Explanation: Prior to the reunion and recording sessions for Gold Cobra, guitarist Wes Borland had expressed doubts about the band's future projects.

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What significant lineup aspect did Gold Cobra represent for Limp Bizkit?

Answer: It marked the return of the full original lineup since 2000.

Explanation: Gold Cobra was significant as it was the first album to feature the complete original lineup of Limp Bizkit since their 2000 album, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water.

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How many years separated Gold Cobra from Limp Bizkit's previous studio album, Results May Vary?

Answer: 8 years

Explanation: There was an eight-year gap between the release of Limp Bizkit's previous studio album, Results May Vary (2003), and Gold Cobra (2011).

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How many years passed between the release of Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water and Gold Cobra, marking the return of the original lineup?

Answer: 11 years

Explanation: An eleven-year interval passed between the release of Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000) and Gold Cobra (2011), which marked the return of the original lineup.

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Musical Style and Track Analysis

The album Gold Cobra was noted for having a sound drastically different from the band's earlier work.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album was described as eclectic and diverse, but generally similar in style to the band's earlier albums, rather than drastically different.

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The main singles released from Gold Cobra were "Gold Cobra" and "Walking Away".

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary singles released from Gold Cobra were "Shotgun" and the title track "Gold Cobra."

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According to Wes Borland, the title Gold Cobra specifically refers to a type of venomous snake.

Answer: False

Explanation: Wes Borland stated that the title Gold Cobra did not have any specific meaning and was chosen simply because it fit the style of music the band was creating.

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Gold Cobra was primarily associated with the genres of grunge and alternative rock.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album's music was primarily associated with the genres of nu metal and rap rock.

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Gold Cobra predominantly focused on the contributions of turntablist DJ Lethal.

Answer: False

Explanation: In contrast to some previous albums, Gold Cobra predominantly focused on the guitar work of Wes Borland, rather than the contributions of DJ Lethal.

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Gold Cobra featured guest vocalists on most of its tracks.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album did not feature guest vocalists on most of its tracks; guest appearances were limited to a couple of bonus tracks.

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"Shotgun" was described as an anthem influenced by funk music.

Answer: False

Explanation: "Shotgun" was described as an anthem influenced by heavy metal music, not funk.

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"Walking Away" was characterized as an aggressive rap-rock track.

Answer: False

Explanation: "Walking Away" was characterized as a serene, ambient ballad with introspective lyrics, lacking hip hop influence or rapping.

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"Shark Attack" references the Limp Bizkit song "Nookie".

Answer: False

Explanation: "Shark Attack" references the lyric "another one of those days" from the Limp Bizkit song "Break Stuff."

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The track "90.2.10" incorporated a funk metal influence.

Answer: False

Explanation: The track "90.2.10" incorporated a thrash metal influence into its sound.

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How was the sound of Gold Cobra generally described in relation to Limp Bizkit's earlier work?

Answer: Eclectic and diverse, yet similar in style to earlier albums.

Explanation: The album's sound was characterized as eclectic and diverse, while still maintaining a similarity in style to Limp Bizkit's previous work.

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What reason did guitarist Wes Borland give for the album title Gold Cobra?

Answer: It had no specific meaning and was chosen because it fit the music.

Explanation: According to Wes Borland, the title Gold Cobra was selected because it fit the music and did not carry any specific intended meaning.

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What genres were primarily associated with the music on Gold Cobra?

Answer: Nu Metal and Rap Rock

Explanation: The music on Gold Cobra was primarily associated with the nu metal and rap rock genres.

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How did Gold Cobra's musical focus differ from albums like Significant Other?

Answer: It emphasized Wes Borland's guitar work over DJ Lethal's contributions.

Explanation: Unlike albums such as Significant Other, Gold Cobra placed a greater emphasis on Wes Borland's guitar work compared to the contributions of DJ Lethal.

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How was the song "Shotgun" described musically?

Answer: An anthem influenced by heavy metal.

Explanation: "Shotgun" was described as an anthem that drew influence from heavy metal music.

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What made the song "Walking Away" stand out from Limp Bizkit's typical sound?

Answer: It was an ambient ballad lacking hip hop influence.

Explanation: "Walking Away" stood out due to its characterization as a serene, ambient ballad with introspective lyrics, notably lacking hip hop influence or rapping.

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How did "Loser" and "Autotunage" showcase the album's diversity?

Answer: "Loser" combined soft elements with rap, while "Autotunage" used autotune for vocals.

Explanation: "Loser" blended softer musical elements with rapped verses, while "Autotunage" featured Fred Durst utilizing autotune for his vocals, demonstrating the album's sonic range.

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The track "Shark Attack" references which earlier Limp Bizkit song?

Answer: "Break Stuff"

Explanation: The track "Shark Attack" includes a reference to the lyric "another one of those days" from the Limp Bizkit song "Break Stuff."

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What musical influence was incorporated into the track "90.2.10"?

Answer: Thrash Metal

Explanation: The track "90.2.10" incorporated a thrash metal influence into its musical composition.

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Critical Reception and Reviews

Gold Cobra received universally positive reviews according to Metacritic.

Answer: False

Explanation: Metacritic indicated that Gold Cobra received "mixed or average reviews," assigning it a score of 53 out of 100.

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Artistdirect gave Gold Cobra a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Answer: False

Explanation: Artistdirect provided a highly positive review, rating Gold Cobra 5 out of 5 stars.

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Entertainment Weekly gave Gold Cobra a rating of 'B+'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Entertainment Weekly assigned the album a rating of 'C-'.

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What was the aggregate critical reception of Gold Cobra according to Metacritic?

Answer: Mixed or average reviews with a score of 53/100.

Explanation: Metacritic aggregated reviews for Gold Cobra, resulting in a score of 53 out of 100, which signifies "mixed or average reviews."

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Which publication gave Gold Cobra a perfect 5 out of 5 stars?

Answer: Artistdirect

Explanation: Artistdirect provided a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars for Gold Cobra.

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Which publication gave Gold Cobra a 'C-' rating?

Answer: Entertainment Weekly

Explanation: Entertainment Weekly assigned the album a rating of 'C-'.

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Commercial Performance and Charting

In its first week in the United States, Gold Cobra sold 27,000 copies and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Answer: True

Explanation: The album's initial commercial performance in the US included selling approximately 27,000 copies in its first week and reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200.

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Gold Cobra peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gold Cobra's peak position on the Billboard 200 chart was number 16, not number 20.

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Gold Cobra reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.

Answer: True

Explanation: The album achieved the number 1 position on the US Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.

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Gold Cobra reached number 1 on the German Albums Chart.

Answer: True

Explanation: The album topped the German Albums Chart.

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Gold Cobra peaked at number 7 on the Swiss Album Charts.

Answer: True

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached number 7 on the Swiss Album Charts.

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Gold Cobra received a Platinum certification in Russia.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gold Cobra received a Gold certification in Russia, not Platinum.

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What was Gold Cobra's peak position on the US Billboard 200 chart?

Answer: 16

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached its peak position of number 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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Which country's album chart did Gold Cobra top?

Answer: Germany

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached the number 1 position on the German Albums Chart.

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What was Gold Cobra's peak position on the Australian Albums Chart?

Answer: 12

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached number 12 on the Australian Albums Chart.

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What certification did Gold Cobra achieve in Germany?

Answer: Gold

Explanation: Gold Cobra achieved Gold certification in Germany.

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What certification did Gold Cobra receive in Russia?

Answer: Gold

Explanation: Gold Cobra received a Gold certification in Russia.

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How did Gold Cobra perform on the year-end Austrian Albums Chart?

Answer: Number 57

Explanation: Gold Cobra ranked at number 57 on the year-end Austrian Albums Chart for 2011.

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What was Gold Cobra's peak position on the US Billboard Alternative Albums chart?

Answer: 2

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached the number 2 position on the US Billboard Alternative Albums chart.

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What was Gold Cobra's peak position on the US Billboard Rock Albums chart?

Answer: 3

Explanation: Gold Cobra peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Rock Albums chart.

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What was Gold Cobra's peak position on the Italian music charts?

Answer: 58

Explanation: Gold Cobra reached number 58 on the Italian music charts.

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Album Production and Personnel

Fred Durst wrote all lyrics for the standard edition of Gold Cobra.

Answer: True

Explanation: Fred Durst is credited with writing all the lyrics for the standard edition of the album.

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The Deluxe version of Gold Cobra included "Combat Jazz" and "Middle Finger" as bonus tracks.

Answer: False

Explanation: While "Combat Jazz" was on the Japanese Deluxe version and "Middle Finger" was on the HMV/Best Buy Deluxe version, these were not included on all deluxe editions.

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The standard edition of Gold Cobra is approximately 50 minutes long.

Answer: True

Explanation: The standard edition of Gold Cobra has a total running time of 49 minutes and 37 seconds, which is approximately 50 minutes.

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What notable piece of unreleased material was recorded for Gold Cobra?

Answer: A spoken intro written by Fred Durst and performed by Gene Simmons.

Explanation: The band recorded a spoken intro written by Fred Durst and performed by Gene Simmons, although it was ultimately omitted from the final album.

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What sonic elements did DJ Lethal contribute to Gold Cobra?

Answer: Keyboards and samples.

Explanation: DJ Lethal contributed keyboards and samples to the album, helping to shape its sound.

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Who wrote the lyrics and composed the music for the standard edition of Gold Cobra?

Answer: Lyrics by Fred Durst, music by the band members.

Explanation: For the standard edition of Gold Cobra, Fred Durst wrote all the lyrics, and the music was composed by all the band members.

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Which track was included on the Japanese Deluxe version of Gold Cobra?

Answer: "Combat Jazz"

Explanation: The Japanese Deluxe version of Gold Cobra included the bonus track "Combat Jazz."

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What is the approximate difference in length between the standard and deluxe editions of Gold Cobra?

Answer: About 10 minutes

Explanation: The deluxe edition, with its additional tracks, is approximately 10 minutes longer than the standard edition (59:57 vs. 49:37).

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What specific contribution did Fred Durst make to the song "Shotgun"?

Answer: Vocals and guitars

Explanation: Fred Durst contributed vocals and also performed guitars on the song "Shotgun."

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