Appointment with Death
Lizzy Borden · 2007
54 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A dark and theatrical blend of heavy metal riffs with haunting melodies that explore themes of mortality and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Appointment With Death — This title track encapsulates the album's themes with its driving rhythm and dark lyrical content, establishing the overarching narrative of confronting mortality.
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Live Forever — With an anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, this track serves as a declaration against the inevitability of death, highlighting a central conflict in the album's concept.
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The Death of Love — This song intricately weaves personal loss into its heavy soundscape, representing the emotional depth that complements the album’s darker themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with theatrical elements, creating a distinctive sound that explores dark themes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, creating a contrast between aggression and melody.
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical elements, such as spoken word sections and dramatic shifts in dynamics, enhancing the thematic exploration of mortality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with intensity
- steady pacing for focused listening
- dark cinematic atmosphere throughout
- immersive journey through themes
- mid-tempo riffs for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Appointment with Death was Lizzy Borden's fifth studio album, released after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, Deal with the Devil in 2000. This release marked a significant return for the band, as they sought to revitalize their sound while maintaining their signature horror-themed aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· King Diamond· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abnormal 5:12
- 2 Appointment With Death 3:47
- 3 Live Forever 5:00
- 4 Bloody Tears 4:48
- 5 The Death of Love 5:17
- 6 Tomorrow Never Comes 4:22
- 7 Under Your Skin 5:06
- 8 Perfect World (I Don't Wanna Live) 4:52
- 9 Somthin's Crawlin' 5:43
- 10 (We Are) The Only Ones 4:03
- 11 The Darker Side 6:19
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