Top tracks — play these first
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Playing the Devil Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Cyberundertaker — This track exemplifies Lordi's signature style, merging driving rhythms with eerie sound effects that capture the essence of their horror-themed persona.
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Almost Human — 'Almost Human' stands out for its catchy chorus and a narrative that reflects on identity and monstrosity, resonating with the album's overarching themes.
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Take Me to Your Leader — With its playful alien imagery and infectious melody, this song captures Lordi's tongue-in-cheek approach to heavy metal while maintaining their characteristic intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for headbanging sessions
- theatrical storytelling with intensity
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- horror-inspired imagery throughout tracks
- for party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer subtle, quiet listening
- avoid theatrical or over-the- styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Continues the band's theatrical style, appealing to dedicated fans despite mixed reviews.
- Themes
- horror-inspired humor· monstrous personas· death and resurrection
- Career context
- By the time 'Bend Over and Pray the Lord' was released in 2012, Lordi had already achieved international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with their track 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'. This album marked their sixth studio release and followed a period of lineup changes that saw them refine their sound while embracing their horror-themed aesthetic more fully.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ghost· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Playing the Devil Start here 4:10
- 2 Cyberundertaker 4:34
- 3 Steamroller 4:43
- 4 Almost Human 3:13
- 5 Idol 5:12
- 6 Paint in Blood 3:48
- 7 Death Suits You Fine 3:55
- 8 I Am the Leviathan 3:25
- 9 Take Me to Your Leader 4:24
- 10 Monstermotorhellmachine 5:12
- 11 The Dead Are the Family 3:34
- 12 White Lightning Moonshine 5:07
- 13 With Love and Sledgehammer 4:05
- 14 Get Heavy 3:03
- 15 Hulking Dynamo 3:03
Disc 2
- 1 Getting Ready
- 2 SCG
- 3 Get Heavy
- 4 Hellbender Turbulence
- 5 Devil Is a Loser
- 6 Dynamite Tonight
- 7 Icon of Dominance
- 8 Enary Solo
- 9 Biomechanic Man
- 10 Monster Monster
- 11 Not the Nicest Guy
- 12 Last Kiss Goodbye
- 13 Rock the Hell Outta You
- 14 Would You Love a Monsterman
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Meliora
Ghost
Shares theatricality and horror themes, blending hard rock with catchy melodies and dark humor.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2
Rob Zombie
Combines heavy metal with horror imagery and a playful, over-the-top aesthetic.
Welcome 2 My Nightmare
Alice Cooper
Explores similar shock rock theatrics with a focus on horror-themed narratives and catchy hooks.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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