Top tracks — play these first
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Comin' Out Fighting — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its empowering lyrics and driving rhythm, showcasing Sinner's knack for anthemic songwriting.
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Faster Than Light — This track stands out with its rapid-fire guitar solos and urgent tempo, embodying the adrenaline-fueled essence of 80s heavy metal.
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Germany Rocks — An ode to their homeland, this song blends catchy hooks with a sing-along chorus, reflecting Sinner's pride in their roots while engaging listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic hard rock but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a fast tempo with driving guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slight slowdown without losing energy.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality and encouraging audience participation.
- The album closes with a high-energy track that revisits themes from earlier songs, creating a sense of circularity in its narrative.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- high-energy anthems for celebration
- for driving with friends
- pumped-up tracks for workouts
- short bursts of adrenaline
- raucous sing-alongs with enthusiasm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1986, Comin' Out Fighting marked Sinner's fourth studio album, solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene after the success of their previous release, Touch of Sin. At this time, the band was gaining significant recognition in Europe and expanding their audience beyond Germany.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Accept· Judas Priest· Iron Maiden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hypnotized 4:33
- 2 Faster Than Light 4:58
- 3 Comin' Out Fighting 3:07
- 4 Age of Rock 3:41
- 5 Rebel Yell 4:00
- 6 Lost in a Minute 2:49
- 7 Don't Tell Me (That the Love Is Gone) 4:01
- 8 Germany Rocks 4:05
- 9 Playing With Fire 3:37
- 10 Madhouse 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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