Sinner cover

Released 25 years ago this June

Sinner

Drowning Pool · 2001

37 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · nu metal

A visceral explosion of aggressive riffs and raw, cathartic vocals that epitomize early 2000s nu metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cathartic release of pent-up energy
  • steady aggression for workout sessions
  • for headbanging with friends
  • short bursts of intense emotion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, melodic tunes
  • looking for intricate narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 5, 2001, 'Sinner' was Drowning Pool's debut album, introducing them to the mainstream following their formation in 1996. This album marked a significant moment as it came shortly after the band signed with Wind-Up Records, positioning them within the burgeoning nu metal scene alongside contemporaries like Korn and Linkin Park.
Stylistic neighbors
Mudvayne· Disturbed· Five Finger Death Punch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sinner 2:27
  • 2 Bodies 3:21
  • 3 Tear Away 4:14
  • 4 All Over Me 3:12
  • 5 Reminded 3:24
  • 6 Pity 2:52
  • 7 Mute 3:20
  • 8 I Am 3:49
  • 9 Follow 3:20
  • 10 Told You So 3:06
  • 11 Sermon 4:19

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