Black Widow
In This Moment · 2014
60 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A dark and theatrical blend of metal styles, showcasing haunting melodies and aggressive instrumentation with a provocative edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sex Metal Barbie Start here — This track stands out for its unapologetic fusion of playful lyrics and heavy riffs, embodying the album's provocative themes while showcasing Brink's dynamic vocal range.
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Big Bad Wolf — The track features an infectious chorus and a catchy hook that captures the essence of the album's duality between aggression and melody, making it a fan favorite.
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Black Widow — The title track delivers a powerful narrative about revenge and empowerment, encapsulating the overarching themes of transformation and strength present throughout the album.
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Sick Like Me — Combining haunting verses with an explosive chorus, this song highlights the band's ability to blend vulnerability with ferocity, resonating deeply with listeners grappling with their own struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and atmospheric pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical elements, such as spoken word sections and dramatic vocal deliveries that enhance the narrative quality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like intensity with climaxes
- darkly seductive late-night vibes
- theatrical performances for engagement
- cathartic release through powerful lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft background music
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked the band's highest-charting album, gaining significant attention.
- Moods
- Dark· Aggressive
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Black Widow was In This Moment's fifth studio album, following their successful record Blood from 2012. By this time, the band had solidified their identity within the alternative metal scene, with frontwoman Maria Brink's theatrical performance style becoming a hallmark of their live shows and music videos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Halestorm· Butcher Babies
Tracklist
- 1 The Infection 1:50
- 2 Sex Metal Barbie Start here 4:22
- 3 Big Bad Wolf 5:12
- 4 Dirty Pretty 4:07
- 5 Black Widow 4:58
- 6 Sexual Hallucination 6:18
- 7 Sick Like Me 5:01
- 8 Bloody Creature Poster Girl 4:20
- 9 The Fighter 4:53
- 10 Bones 4:30
- 11 Natural Born Sinner 5:09
- 12 Into the Darkness 2:52
- 13 Out of Hell 6:35
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