What makes The Art of Telling Lies by Vains of Jenna notable?

The album features tracks that garnered attention on rock radio, particularly Everybody Loves You When You're Dead, which became a staple in their live performances. Furthermore, it played a role in the revival of glam and sleaze rock aesthetics during the late 2000s, appealing to both nostalgic fans and a new generation. Released in 2009, The Art of Telling Lies was Vains of Jenna's second studio album, following their debut, Lit Up/Let Down. At this point in their career, the band aimed to solidify their presence in the hard rock scene after a tumultuous initial release and lineup changes, pushing towards a more polished sound while retaining their sleazy rock roots.

How many songs are on The Art of Telling Lies?

The Art of Telling Lies has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

The Art of Telling Lies

Vains of Jenna · 2009

42 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

Gritty glam rock riffs intertwine with emotive lyrics, creating anthems of rebellion and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Everybody Loves You When You're Dead — This opener encapsulates the band's ethos with its catchy hooks and biting commentary on fame and mortality, setting the tone for the album.
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I Belong to Yesterday — A standout ballad, this track showcases the band’s ability to blend vulnerability with glam rock sensibilities, highlighting emotional depth amidst the bravado.
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Get It On — This high-energy track exemplifies the band's sleazy charm and party vibe, making it an anthem for escapism that resonates with audiences.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

38 /100

Lowland

Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic riffs with emotive lyrics but lacks standout moments in writing and production.

What we noticed

The opening track features a driving guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the preceding energetic songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Everybody Loves You When You're Dead 3:37
2 Mind Pollution 3:15
3 Refugee 3:25
4 I Belong to Yesterday 4:11
5 Paper Heart 6:09
6 Get It On 2:59
7 Enemy in Me 3:55
8 Better Off Alone 5:23
9 I Don't Care 4:03
10 The Art of Telling Lies 5:51

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