Sin/Pecado cover

Sin/Pecado

Moonspell · 1998

62 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal

A darkly atmospheric blend of gothic metal with haunting melodies and provocative lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • darkly atmospheric moments of reflection
  • intense waves of haunting melodies
  • cathartic exploration of provocative themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward, upbeat songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Sin/Pecado marked Moonspell's fourth studio album and came at a time when they were solidifying their identity within the gothic metal genre. Following their breakthrough album Irreligious in 1996, this record further explored darker themes and showcased the band's evolving sound as they embraced more experimental elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· Type O Negative· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Slow Down! 0:40
  • 2 handmadeGod 5:33
  • 3 2econd Skin 4:51
  • 4 Abysmo 4:59
  • 5 Flesh 3:04
  • 6 Magdalene 6:17
  • 7 V.C. (Gloria Domini) 4:59
  • 8 EuroticA 3:49
  • 9 Mute 5:58
  • 10 Dekadance 5:49
  • 11 Let the Children Cum to Me… 6:53
  • 12 The Hanged Man 6:26
  • 13 13! 2:42

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata