Top tracks — play these first
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Scare Force One Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's playful horror imagery and showcases Lordi’s signature sound with its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm.
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How to Slice a Whore — This track combines dark humor with aggressive instrumentation, exemplifying the band's ability to balance shock value with musicality.
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The United Rocking Dead — Featuring a memorable hook and energetic performance, this song serves as a rallying cry for fans, highlighting the communal spirit of rock music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines theatrical elements with heavy metal but has moments of unevenness in pacing and depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a theatrical tone before launching into high-energy songs with heavy guitar riffs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners during the heavier sections.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity and allowing for a more reflective close.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- theatrical campy energy bursts
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sing-along choruses for parties
- short tracks for quick thrills
- grotesque carnival atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- seeking subtle, introspective sounds
- prefer long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Continues Lordi's signature sound and is well-received by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- grotesque carnival· monstrous identity· dark humor clowns
- Career context
- Released on Halloween 2014, Scare Force One is Lordi's sixth studio album, following the commercially successful To Beast or Not to Beast from 2013. This album continues their blend of hard rock and shock rock aesthetics while consolidating their identity as Finland’s beloved monster-themed band after winning Eurovision in 2006.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ghost· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
- 1 SCG7: Arm Your Doors and Cross Check 1:35
- 2 Scare Force One Start here 4:58
- 3 How to Slice a Whore 2:47
- 4 Hell Sent in the Clowns 4:20
- 5 House of Ghosts 4:12
- 6 Monster Is My Name 3:34
- 7 Cadaver Lover 3:51
- 8 Amen’s Lament to Ra II 1:10
- 9 Nailed by the Hammer of Frankenstein 3:20
- 10 The United Rocking Dead 5:46
- 11 She’s a Demon 5:37
- 12 Hella’s Kitchen 1:10
- 13 Sir, Mr. Presideath, Sir! (+ETA) 5:44
- 14 I’m So Excited 4:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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