Deal with the Devil
Lizzy Borden · 2000
49 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A dark and theatrical heavy metal album blending gothic themes with sharp melodies and aggressive instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Will Be Blood Tonight — Opening with an intense riff and dramatic lyrics, this track sets the tone for the entire album, encapsulating its horror themes and musical aggression.
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Hell Is for Heroes — This track combines catchy hooks with anthemic choruses, representing Borden's knack for blending melody and heaviness effectively.
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Deal With the Devil — The title track serves as a powerful statement about temptation and moral conflict, featuring intricate guitar work that highlights the band's technical prowess.
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Generation Landslide — A cover of Alice Cooper's classic, this song showcases Borden’s ability to reinterpret iconic tracks while adding his unique flair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines storytelling with heavy music effectively, showcasing strong compositions and dynamic arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dramatic orchestral intro that sets a dark tone, followed by aggressive guitar riffs and theatrical vocals.
- Several tracks feature tempo changes that shift from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo momentum throughout
- theatrical narratives of morality
- dark cinematic mood engagement
- late-night reflective listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Deal with the Devil' was released in 2000, Lizzy Borden had established himself as a prominent figure in the heavy metal scene, following his earlier works like 'Master of Disguise' from 1989. This album marked a significant return after nearly a decade, showcasing a matured sound while retaining the band's signature blend of horror-inspired lyrics and melodic metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· King Diamond· Judas Priest
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lovin' You Is Murder
The moment shifts from romantic imagery to stark violence, creating a jarring contrast that emphasizes obsession's darker side.
This juxtaposition not only heightens emotional intensity but also reflects the album’s overarching themes of love intertwined with danger.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There Will Be Blood Tonight 3:56
- 2 Hell Is for Heroes 5:11
- 3 Deal With the Devil 3:45
- 4 Zanzibar 6:26
- 5 Lovin' You Is Murder 3:44
- 6 We Only Come Out at Night 4:34
- 7 Generation Landslide 4:44
- 8 The World Is Mine 4:56
- 9 State of Pain 2:56
- 10 (This Ain't) The Summer of Love 3:46
- 11 Believe 5:19
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