What makes Get It by X-Sinner notable?

Get It made a significant impact in the Christian metal scene, positioning X-Sinner as a notable player alongside contemporaries like Stryper. The album received positive critical reception and helped to broaden the acceptance of Christian themes within heavy metal music. Released in 1989, Get It is X-Sinner's debut album, emerging during the height of the glam metal scene. The band sought to carve out their own identity within the genre while keeping a strong Christian message, blending faith-based lyrics with hard-hitting rock.

How many songs are on Get It?

Get It has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Get It

X-Sinner · 1989

38 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Energetic heavy metal riffs collide with anthemic choruses and a relentless driving rhythm throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Medicine — Opening with a catchy riff, this track sets the tone for the album, showcasing the band's energetic style and lyrical focus on healing and hope.
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Hearts on Fire — This song features a memorable chorus that exemplifies X-Sinner’s ability to blend emotion with powerful instrumentation, making it a standout anthem.
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Lift Him Up — A prayerful ballad that contrasts with the heavier tracks, displaying the band's versatility while emphasizing their spiritual message through poignant lyrics.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic riffs and anthemic choruses typical of its genre, making it a solid entry in Christian metal.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first five songs.
Choruses are often anthemic, featuring repeated phrases that invite listener participation, particularly in tracks like 'Get It' and 'Lift Him Up'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Medicine 3:22
2 Steppin’ on Toes 3:28
3 Hearts on Fire 4:13
4 No Way In 3:43
5 Get It 4:18
6 Accountable 4:13
7 Walking Evil 4:48
8 Lift Him Up 3:13
9 Kick ’em Out 3:17
10 Livin’ On the Edge 4:07

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