From Best to Worst: Limp Bizkit Albums Ranked
Love them or hate them, but Limp Bizkit will always be one of the greatest nu-metal bands of all time. More than two decades later, their music still attracts millions of fans. At the time of writing, they have over 15 million monthly listeners on Spotify – try beating that, haters .
I’ve already made a list of their Greatest Hits – feel free to check it out. But today I’m ranking all their studio albums from best to worst. My picks might surprise you, but let me lay it down and give you my reasoning first.
Limp Bizkit’s Best Album
Okay, this is probably going to be a bit of a controversial take, but in terms of the band’s legacy, no other album deserves the #1 spot more than Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). It’s the most Limp Bizkit-ish album ever. It captures everything the band was about: their attitude, their vibe, their trolling. It takes that all that and cranks it to the max.
This album has 6 or 7 of their biggest and most iconic hits, including “Take a Look Around,” “My Generation,” “My Way,” “Livin’ It Up,” and“Boiler.” Looking at its tracks list, I can say without exaggeration that 90% of the album consists of certified bangers.
What makes it exceptional is how well-balanced it is – it’s a perfect mix of nu-metal hits. The album is not too heavy, with just the right number of mellow and memorable tracks. But those powerful tracks that do hit hard are also super catchy. The consistency in vibe and energy makes this an album you can easily play on repeat.
This is also the album that is the most nostalgic for people who grew up when Bizkits were the kings, and Fred Durst was “inevitable”. It’s like a window into early 2000s, when metal became mainstream and music was fun.
Every Limp Bizkit Album Ranked
#1 Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)
This is their most successful album, having sold a million copies in the first week alone. Its hit “Take A Look Around “ was a soundtrack to the Mission: Impossible 2 movie. It has one the band’s best compositions ever: “Boiler”. It also features one of their most viewed track “Rolling” with over 327 million views on YouTube. And let’s not forget the hidden gem “Hold On”, which deserves way more recognition than it gets. The album is just timeless.
Now that you know what Limp Bizkit album is the greatest in my book, let’s move on to the rest of the rankings. At the #2 spot is the album that, honestly, is very close to sharing the top spot.
#2 Significant Other (1999)
This album is practically just as good as Chocolate Starfish. In terms of music quality, it very well may be the all-time favorite for many fans. It’s the record that made Limp Bizkit the powerhouse they were during the peak of the nu metal era. Just look at the track list – you have back-to-back incredible hits like “Nookie,” “Break Stuff,” and “Re-Arranged.” It’s melodic, heavy and catchy the best possible Bizkit way. Without this release the legend of LB would not be the same.
#3 Three Dollar Bill, Y’all (1997)
Their debut album, Three Dollar Bill, Y’all, in my opinion, has some of Limp Bizkit’s best OG songs: “Counterfeit,” “Indigo Flow,” and “Everything.” It’s heavier compared to their follow-up releases but already showcases the signature sound fans know and love. The album is less polished, but it’s more punchy and raw – that’s what makes it so unique.
#4 Results May Vary (2003)
This might not be a popular opinion, but musically, Results May Vary is an excellent album. It came out three years after Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, so it had big shoes to fill. Unfairly big, if you ask me. To add to the challenges, the band’s guitarist Wes Borland left in 2001, and many fans weren’t happy about it.
It was also a time when hate toward Fred Durst was on the rise, and many reacted negatively to the album simply because it was seen as Durst’s solo work. I’ve discussed the reasons Why People Hated Limp Bizkit if you want to know more about it.
But if you leave emotions aside and just listen to the record, Results May Vary is great and has some incredible tracks. It features some of the most melodic and mellow songs in the band’s catalog: “Drown Another Day,” “Build A Bridge,” and of course, the controversial cover of “Behind Blue Eyes.”
#5 Still Sucks (2021)
The album that took 9 years to make may fall short in delivering the sound loyal fans were hoping for, but it still has that recognizable and entertaining Limp Bizkit vibe. The album definitely feels more experimental and artsy. It’s like the band wanted to have more fun and explored other genres. For example, I can almost hear a touch of Nirvana in the track “Barnacle.” And then there’s yet another cover – “Don’t Change” by INXS.
The record does feel a bit uneven and short, but I blame the long production period for that. Despite all that, it’s still good.
#6 Gold Cobra (2011)
Gold Cobra has its fans, but it’s one of those albums that works only when you’re in the mood for that very specific sound. For me it lacks memorable tracks and catchy hooks. Other than “Walking Away” and “Gold Cobra,” the rest of the songs feel a bit lacking. There are some cool guitar parts, but the overall sound feels very different from the rest of Limp Bizkit’s discography.