"skirling swirl of darkness". Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine described the album's music as "neo-prog alt-metal". "The Truth" was strongly influenced from industrial music, while "The Key" features a funk-based sound. "The Surrender" features Fred Durst singing against Sam Rivers' minimalist bass lines and ambiance provided by DJ Lethal. Release and reception The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) was released as an underground album, without any advertising or promotion. Borland disagreed with the decision, suggesting that it was "self-sabotage": "Maybe he was already unhappy with the music, and he didn't really want to put it out there." The album sold 37,000 copies during its first week in the United States, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200. In its second week, sales reportedly fell by 67%, with only 12,000 copies sold. By March 2006, The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) had sold 88,000 copies in the United States, numbers which were well below those of Limp Bizkit's past releases. The album received mixed reviews. Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine said that the music is "a step in the right direction – it's more ambitious, dramatic, and aggressive, built on pummeling verses and stop-start choruses." However, he felt that the band was being "held back" by Durst, who he called "the most singularly unpleasant, absurd frontman in rock." In his book The Essential Rock Discography, Martin Charles Strong gave the album 5 out of 10 stars. IGN writer Spence D. wrote, "Given the components of the band—live Limp Bizkit is one tight, intense sonic unit that delivers bristling renditions of their catalog—one would hope that they had chosen to go off the musical deep end and deliver an album that dares to explore rather than rehash. Sadly, only a few brief moments of The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) exhibit this kind of much needed direction. Here's to hoping that Part 2 expands on the potential hinted at here." Track listing Personnel Musicians Fred Durst – vocals, rhythm guitar on "The Surrender" Wes Borland – guitars, harmonica on “The Surrender” DJ Lethal – keyboards, samples, programming, sound development Sammy Siegler – drums, percussion John Otto – drums, percussion on "The Channel" Sam Rivers – bass Other personnel Wes Borland – cover art Fred Durst – executive producer Jordan Schur – executive producer References 2005 debut EPs Limp Bizkit albums Albums produced by Ross Robinson Flip Records (1994) albums Geffen Records albums