Sin City cover

Sin City

Genitorturers · 1998

42 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal

A chaotic fusion of aggressive industrial beats and provocative lyrics that push the boundaries of shock rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sin City — The title track encapsulates the album's raw energy with its driving rhythm and confrontational lyrics, setting the stage for the band's unapologetic aesthetic.
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    Terrorvision — This track stands out with its haunting melodies and relentless tempo, showcasing the band's ability to blend horror themes with infectious hooks.
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    One Who Feeds — With its darker lyrical content and intense instrumentals, this song exemplifies the band's exploration of societal issues through a provocative lens.
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    Asphyxiate — This track's suffocating atmosphere and aggressive delivery highlight both musical prowess and thematic depth, embodying the album's overall tone.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Sin City combines aggressive industrial beats with provocative lyrics, showcasing a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions and tempo changes, creating a sense of chaos and unpredictability.
  • The lyrics are provocative and often confrontational, with themes that challenge societal norms and expectations.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sin City 3:39
  • 2 Terrorvision 4:37
  • 3 Liars Lair 3:53
  • 4 One Who Feeds 5:22
  • 5 Squealer 4:37
  • 6 4 Walls Black 3:26
  • 7 Asphyxiate 4:51
  • 8 Razor Cuts 3:44
  • 9 Level 3 4:10
  • 10 Crucified 4:06

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