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The Devil’s Bleeding Crown Start here — Opening with a powerful riff, this track sets the tone for the album with its dark lyrical themes and anthemic chorus that showcases Volbeat's signature sound.
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Marie Laveau — This song combines rockabilly rhythms with haunting lyrics about voodoo folklore, illustrating Volbeat's knack for storytelling within their music.
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Let It Burn — With an infectious hook and driving tempo, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melodic elements with hard-hitting instrumentation, making it a fan favorite.
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Goodbye Forever — This poignant ballad contrasts the heavier tracks on the album, showcasing Michael Poulsen's vocal range and emotional depth in songwriting.
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Seal the Deal — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy melodies and a call to action that resonates with listeners, reflecting Volbeat's unique style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of hard rock and rockabilly with solid craftsmanship but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and fast tempos, establishing a strong opening before shifting to more varied arrangements in the subsequent songs.
- Several tracks incorporate rockabilly elements, such as upright bass and swing rhythms, which contrast with the heavier metal influences present in others.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- spirited performances for celebrations
- dynamic journey with peaks
- infectious choruses for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for energy bursts
- late-night party ignition
Maybe skip if you
- seeking minimalistic soundscapes
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Volbeat's international appeal and chart success.
- Career context
- By the time 'Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie' was released in June 2016, Volbeat was solidifying its place as a leading force in the rock and metal scenes. This album followed their successful 2013 release, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies', and showcased their continued evolution with a more polished sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Five Finger Death Punch· Halestorm· Avenged Sevenfold
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Devil’s Bleeding Crown Start here 3:59
- 2 Marie Laveau 3:14
- 3 The Bliss 4:43
- 4 The Gates of Babylon 4:34
- 5 Let It Burn 3:39
- 6 Black Rose 3:55
- 7 Rebound 2:29
- 8 Mary Jane Kelly 5:40
- 9 Goodbye Forever 4:31
- 10 Seal the Deal 4:09
- 11 Battleship Chains 3:22
- 12 You Will Know 4:32
- 13 The Loa’s Crossroad 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 Slaytan 0:59
- 2 For evigt 4:43
- 3 Black Rose 3:56
- 4 The Devil’s Bleeding Crown (live) 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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