What makes Lips of an Angel by Hinder notable?

The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and producing the hit single 'Lips of an Angel,' which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its widespread popularity helped cement Hinder's place in the mid-2000s rock landscape, influencing countless post-grunge bands that followed. Released in 2006, 'Lips of an Angel' was Hinder's debut studio album, marking the band's entry into the mainstream music scene. Following their formation in 2001 and a series of local shows, this album propelled them to national recognition, showcasing their signature sound that blends rock with pop sensibilities.

How many songs are on Lips of an Angel?

Lips of an Angel has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Lips of an Angel

Hinder · 2006

11 min · 3 tracks · hard rock

An emotionally charged blend of hard rock and post-grunge, anchored by earnest vocals and relatable lyrical themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Lips of an Angel — This track is the standout hit that encapsulates the album's emotional core, combining a catchy melody with themes of longing and regret over a forbidden love.
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By the Way (acoustic) — The acoustic version showcases the band's versatility and highlights the raw emotion behind their songwriting, offering a more intimate listening experience.
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Bliss (I Don’t Wanna Know) (acoustic) — This track provides a reflective contrast to the heavier themes in the album, emphasizing vulnerability and introspection through its stripped-down arrangement.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Lowland

Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

A carefully built post-grunge ballad whose large chorus carries the song, while the familiar style and acoustic add-ons make the release feel slight as a package.

What we noticed

The lead track starts with a restrained guitar-and-vocal verse, then opens into a full-band chorus built around a repeated melodic hook.
The two appended tracks are acoustic versions, stripping back the hard-rock arrangement rather than extending the lead song’s full-band sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 5/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 4/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 5/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Hinder's entry into the mainstream and established their reputation.
Career context: Released in 2006, 'Lips of an Angel' was Hinder's debut studio album, marking the band's entry into the mainstream music scene. Following their formation in 2001 and a series of local shows, this album propelled them to national recognition, showcasing their signature sound that blends rock with pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors: Nickelback· Theory of a Deadman· Shinedown