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Released 12 years ago this October

Black Lotus

Sister Sin · 2014

37 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal

A fierce blend of melodic riffs and powerful vocals embodies heavy metal's raw energy and rebellious spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Food for Worms — Opening the album with relentless energy, this track encapsulates Sister Sin's signature sound through aggressive riffs and commanding vocals.
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    Desert Queen — This track showcases a more melodic side of the band while maintaining their heavy roots, featuring compelling lyrics about power and independence.
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    Ruled by None — With its anthemic chorus and driving beat, this song represents the band's rebellious ethos, encouraging listeners to embrace freedom and self-determination.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic performances with solid songwriting but lacks standout tracks that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track, 'Food for Worms', that sets a high energy level which is maintained through the first half.
  • Lyrically, the themes revolve around rebellion and personal struggle, often delivered with aggressive vocal intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Food for Worms 4:58
  • 2 Chaos Royale 3:39
  • 3 Au Revoir 3:39
  • 4 Desert Queen 5:24
  • 5 Count Me Out 4:05
  • 6 Stones Thrown 3:50
  • 7 The Jinx 3:44
  • 8 Ruled by None 3:49
  • 9 Sail North 3:51

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