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Sin Sin Sin

Le Butcherettes · 2011

39 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

Raw, punk-infused melodies collide with fierce feminist themes and visceral honesty throughout this energetic album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    New York — This track encapsulates the band's gritty sound with frenetic energy, serving as an anthem of youthful rebellion against urban isolation.
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    Henry Don't Got Love — The song blends haunting vocals with a punchy rhythm, exploring themes of unrequited love and societal expectations in a refreshingly candid manner.
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    Dress Off — This provocative track challenges conventional ideas of femininity and body image, showcasing the band's unapologetic approach to gender politics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines raw energy with bold themes, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven execution.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from aggressive guitar riffs to softer, more melodic sections.
  • Lyrically, the album frequently employs vivid imagery and confrontational themes, often shifting perspectives within individual songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Actress That Ate Rousseau

    The chorus shifts focus to critique the superficiality of fame, contrasting it with deeper existential questions.

    By juxtaposing celebrity culture with philosophical inquiries, the writing elevates a simple critique into a profound commentary on identity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tonight 2:38
  • 2 New York 1:58
  • 3 Henry Don't Got Love 4:49
  • 4 The Leibniz Language 5:31
  • 5 Bang! 1:49
  • 6 All You See in Me Is Death 2:10
  • 7 I'm Getting Sick of You 4:06
  • 8 Riko's Smooth Talking Mothers 1:50
  • 9 The Actress That Ate Rousseau 3:04
  • 10 Tainted in Sin 1:38
  • 11 Dress Off 2:14
  • 12 Empty Dimes 4:25
  • 13 Mr. Tolstoi 3:20

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