What makes Reborn by Living Sacrifice notable?

Reborn received widespread acclaim for its innovative fusion of metal styles, solidifying Living Sacrifice's position in the Christian metal scene. The album's success helped pave the way for future Christian metal acts, influencing the genre significantly while reaching notable chart positions within the Christian music community. Released in 1997, Reborn marked Living Sacrifice's fourth studio album and their first with a full-time lineup after significant changes. This album represented a pivotal moment in their evolution, showcasing a refined sound that balanced aggression with melodic elements as they transitioned from underground heavyweights to more mainstream recognition.

How many songs are on Reborn?

Reborn has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Reborn

Living Sacrifice · 1997

48 min · 12 tracks · death metal

A ferocious blend of groove metal and death metal fueled by powerful lyrics and relentless energy.

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Reborn Empowered — Opening the album with an explosive intensity, this track embodies the band’s signature blend of aggression and spirituality, setting the tone for what follows.
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Truth Solution — This track showcases intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to tackle deep themes while maintaining brutal musicality.
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Sell Out — With its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, this song critiques commercialism in music, representing a bold statement that resonates within the genre.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production while balancing aggression with melody, marking its significance in the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower, more melodic section.
Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive riffs to more groove-oriented sections, creating dynamic contrasts.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Reborn Empowered 3:47
2 Truth Solution 4:58
3 Threatened 5:08
4 Awakening 4:06
5 180 4:55
6 No Longer 4:46
7 Something More 3:37
8 Sell Out 3:38
9 Spirit Fall 3:48
10 Presence of God 3:44
11 Reject 3:34
12 Liar 2:26

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