A standout track from Disturbed's 2005 album , "Decadence" is widely celebrated for its aggressive energy and iconic guitar work. Often remembered for its inclusion in the Need for Speed: Most Wanted soundtrack, the song has become a quintessential example of mid-2000s alternative and nu-metal. Musical Composition & Style
The song is anchored by what many fans consider one of the best riffs of its era.
Produced by Johnny K, the track successfully fuses the "brutality and darkness" of their debut, The Sickness , with the more complex, melodic nature of their second album, Believe . Lyrical Themes Disturbed - "Decadence" (Fan Response Reviews) [Webisodes]
David Draiman’s performance is a highlight, moving between melodic verses and more aggressive, textural deliveries.
It features a driving, rhythmic pace with "subliminal" high notes woven into the open chord structures.