Burn
Sister Machine Gun · 1995
51 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock
A gritty fusion of industrial beats and heavy guitar riffs that evokes a raw emotional landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red — 'Red' sets a powerful tone for the album with its driving rhythms and haunting vocals, showcasing the band's signature sound.
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Disease — This track's aggressive instrumentation and poignant lyrics capture the angst and intensity characteristic of industrial rock during this era.
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Burn — 'Burn' serves as both the album's title track and a standout single, featuring memorable hooks that exemplify the band's lyrical and musical energy.
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I Don't Believe — The climactic build-up in 'I Don't Believe' showcases Sister Machine Gun's ability to blend melodic elements with an industrial edge effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines industrial elements with rock effectively but shows signs of a band still finding its voice.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with electronic beats, establishing a high-energy opening.
- The tempo drops significantly in the middle of the album, particularly with 'Disease' and 'Dispossessed', creating a contrast with the earlier tracks.
- Vocals often alternate between melodic singing and harsh, shouted delivery, emphasizing emotional intensity throughout.
- The final track, 'Inside', concludes with a gradual fade-out that leaves a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo progression
- gritty textures for introspection
- haunting vocals for emotional depth
- unfolding narratives of disillusionment
- focused listening during solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Burn was Sister Machine Gun's debut album, showcasing their entry into the industrial rock scene. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity after forming in 1992, moving from early demos to a full-length release under a prominent label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Nine Inch Nails· Blue Stahli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red 5:29
- 2 Overload 4:47
- 3 Hole in the Ground 5:29
- 4 Disease 3:31
- 5 Burn 4:45
- 6 Dispossessed 3:44
- 7 Better Than Me 3:59
- 8 Snake 4:57
- 9 I Don't Believe 5:36
- 10 Inside 8:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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