Sicario
Criminal · 2005
46 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
Razor-sharp riffs and relentless rhythms weave through themes of violence and despair in this aggressive thrash metal album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise and Fall — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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Time Bomb — With its driving momentum and socially charged lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend aggression with critical commentary.
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Sicario — The title track stands out for its complex arrangements and intense lyrical content, embodying the album's overarching themes of violence and conflict.
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Preacher of Hate — This song showcases powerful vocal delivery paired with relentless instrumentals, illustrating the band's distinctive approach to thrash metal.
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Self Destruction — Closing the album with a sense of urgency, this track encapsulates personal turmoil through fast-paced instrumentation and fierce lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and aggressive themes but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Riffs are often layered, with dual guitar harmonies creating a dense sound that emphasizes the aggressive themes.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh style, frequently switching between growls and higher-pitched screams, adding to the intensity of the music.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- relentless sonic intensity
- chaotic energy for workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft melodies
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Sicario is Criminal's fourth studio album, following their 2004 release, No Gods No Masters. At this point in their career, the band was cementing their reputation within the Chilean thrash metal scene, showcasing a more mature sound while maintaining their aggressive edge.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise and Fall 3:43
- 2 Time Bomb 3:31
- 3 Walking Dead 4:57
- 4 The Root of All Evil 4:28
- 5 Shot in the Face 3:23
- 6 Sicario 4:19
- 7 The Land God Forgot 3:51
- 8 Preacher of Hate 3:25
- 9 Touch of Filth 3:31
- 10 From the Ashes 3:58
- 11 Por la fuerza de la razón 4:48
- 12 Self Destruction 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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