Guilty as Sin
Girlschool · 2015
40 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of heavy metal riffs and catchy melodies, celebrating resilience and empowerment in the face of adversity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come the Revolution — This opening track sets the tone with an anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, encapsulating the band's spirit of defiance and unity.
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Guilty as Sin — The title track stands out for its catchy hooks and bold lyrics, affirming individuality and unapologetic self-expression that resonate throughout the album.
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Staying Alive — This track combines infectious rock energy with empowering lyrics about perseverance and resilience, emphasizing a message of strength amid challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and thematic consistency but doesn't push boundaries within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective moments.
- Several tracks feature dual guitar harmonies that create a rich, layered sound, typical of heavy metal but executed with a distinct melodic flair.
- Lyrically, the album consistently addresses themes of empowerment and resilience, with choruses designed for sing-along moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fierce anthems of empowerment
- catchy melodies with heavy riffs
- short bursts of energetic tracks
- party-ready sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2015, Guilty as Sin is Girlschool's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2005 release, Legacy. This album marked a return to form for the band, showcasing their enduring presence in the heavy metal scene while continuing to push boundaries and inspire new generations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come the Revolution 3:46
- 2 Take It Like a Band 2:47
- 3 Guilty as Sin 3:40
- 4 Treasure 3:51
- 5 Awkward Position 3:38
- 6 Staying Alive 4:00
- 7 Perfect Storm 3:33
- 8 Painful 3:44
- 9 Night Before 3:08
- 10 Everybody Loves (Saturday Night) 2:39
- 11 Coming Your Way 3:24
- 12 Tonight 2:25
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