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Sistrionix

Deap Vally · 2013

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Raw, gritty guitar riffs collide with fierce female vocals, creating a powerful and unapologetic rock experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Baby I Call Hell — This track features a driving beat and an anthem-like chorus that encapsulates the band's bold attitude and raw energy.
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    Walk of Shame — With its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies the duo's knack for turning personal experiences into empowering anthems.
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    Gonna Make My Own Money — This song stands out for its punchy rhythm and assertive lyrics, reflecting themes of independence and self-determination that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

Sistrionix blends raw energy with strong vocal interplay, marking a solid debut in the alternative rock scene.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through much of the album.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns between the two singers, enhancing the dynamic interplay and emphasizing their lyrical themes.
  • The album's final track features a slower tempo and more introspective lyrics, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity.
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
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fierce anthems for empowerment
  • short bursts of energy
  • raw and gritty sound
  • late-night cathartic release

Maybe skip if you

  • prefers polished production
  • seeks lengthy, meditative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Sistrionix is Deap Vally's debut album, released in 2013 after the duo gained attention for their energetic live performances. The album emerged during a resurgence of interest in female-fronted rock bands, positioning the duo as key players in this movement.
Stylistic neighbors
The Kills· Royal Blood· Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Tracklist

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

  • 1 End of the World 4:33
  • 2 Baby I Call Hell 3:00
  • 3 Walk of Shame 1:52
  • 4 Gonna Make My Own Money 2:33
  • 5 Creeplife 2:23
  • 6 Your Love 3:31
  • 7 Lies 3:06
  • 8 Bad for My Body 3:03
  • 9 Woman of Intention 3:40
  • 10 Raw Material 3:50
  • 11 Six Feet Under 9:34

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