Released 20 years ago
American Witch
Rob Zombie · 2006
3 min · 1 track · hard rock
Industrial grooves intertwine with horror-themed lyrics, creating a sinister atmosphere that encapsulates Zombie's theatrical style.
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American Witch — The title track serves as a bold statement of Zombie's persona, blending provocative imagery with driving rhythms that set the tone for the entire album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The track features a driving rhythm with heavy guitar riffs and a consistent tempo throughout.
- Vocals are layered with effects, creating a gritty texture that complements the instrumental backing.
- The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with an extended instrumental outro.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Zombie's reputation in the mainstream rock scene with notable chart performance.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, American Witch marked Rob Zombie's fifth studio album and followed his successful release, Educated Horses. At this point in his career, Zombie had established himself as a solo artist with a distinct brand of horror-infused rock, pushing the boundaries of heavy metal into cinematic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Static-X· Ministry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 American Witch 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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