Norma Jean Songs Ranked
Norma Jean (formerly known as Luti-Kriss) is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997, numerous lineup changes have left the band with no original members. To date, Norma Jean has released eight studio albums and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2006 for Best Recording Package for their second album O’ God, the Aftermath. The band’s name is derived from the real name of actress Marilyn Monroe. Norma Jean formed in 1997 under the name Luti-Kriss with Josh Scogin on vocals, guitarists Scottie Henry and Chris Day, Josh Swofford on bass, Mick Bailey on turntables, and Daniel Davison on drums. The band recorded a split EP with Travail that was released in 1999 through Pluto Records. Luti-Kriss’s songs from the split would later be released on 5ep, which was released on July 25, 2000 through Pluto Records. The sound of theses EPs differed greatly from future releases, featuring an aggressive nu metal and rap metal style. Shortly after the release of 5ep, Swofford would leave the band and be replaced by Josh Doolittle. The band then would start working on the debut album Throwing Myself, with Bailey leaving during the album’s production. Here are all of Norma Jean albums ranked. Here are all of Norma Jean songs ranked.
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10. Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes (Wrongdoers, 2013)
“The low, rumbling, loose riff at the beginning of this song is really awesome. What we like about this song in particular is the video. Comical videos are a rarity in heavy music, so it’s good to see a band not taking themselves too seriously.”
9. Memphis Will Be Laid To Waste (Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, 2002)
“Collectively, this is the first Norma Jean song we all heard. It’s a staple of the early metalcore/post-hardcore movement. It’s really interesting to hear how a lot of new bands coming out now take influence from that era.”
8. Falling From The Sky: Day 7 (Meridional, 2010)
““We love this song. It shows that the band not only master the chaotic hardcore style, but they also write really intricate, epic songs. The lyrical content really makes you think as well.”
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7. If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty (Wrongdoers, 2013)
“This song is so energetic and full of interesting and out-of-the-ordinary riffs. That’s something we really respect about Norma Jean, every song has its own character while remaining integral to the band’s sound.”
6. I. The Planet (Polar Similar, 2016)
“This song is so simple yet so heavy. We’ve seen videos of Norma Jean open sets with it – it’s the ultimate set opener.”
5. A Media Friendly Turn For The Worse (Meridional, 2010)
“We were typing up what we thought of this song while listening to it but the keyboard melted. RIFF.” I love this album, in my opinion her best work. After I had it, almost nothing else ran with me for a week. These songs captivate, leave earworms and just blow in.”
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4. Sun Dies Blood Moon (Wrongdoers, 2013)
“This song is just huge. It shows both sides of Norma Jean with the spooky clean parts at the start, right through to the massive heavy sections later on in the song. We love how it shows the dynamics of the band.”
3. 1,000,000 Watts (Polar Similar, 2016)
“This was the first song they released from Polar Similar. It still has that classic Norma Jean sound with the scuzzy riffs, but is also evolving into their new song. It’s the perfect bridge between new and old.”
2. Reaction (Polar Similar, 2016)
“What I love about this one is that it’s one of the more chilled-out tracks, but also remains so heavy. One of those perfect driving tracks for when you’re on the road.”
1. Hive Minds (Wrongdoers, 2013)
“The beginning of this song really gets you in the mood by slowly teasing you with gradual build ups, before it slides into the huge opening riff. Followed by five-mins of pure groove that just makes you want to move.”
