The Sin and the Sentence
Trivium · 2017
57 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
Dynamic melodies intertwine with aggressive riffs, creating a relentless exploration of themes like struggle and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sin and the Sentence Start here — The title track serves as a powerful opener, blending melodic hooks with ferocious riffs, encapsulating the album's themes of conflict and duality.
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Betrayer — With its relentless pace and complex structure, Betrayer exemplifies Trivium's ability to blend thrash influences with melodic elements, making it a standout track.
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The Heart From Your Hate — This track features poignant lyrics that explore personal conflict, paired with anthemic choruses that highlight the band's melodic sensibilities.
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Sever the Hand — A standout moment on the album, this track showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, representing Trivium's technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and dynamic shifts, solidifying Trivium's heavy metal roots while exploring deep themes.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a complex guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the next several songs.
- Several tracks feature tempo changes that shift from aggressive verses to melodic choruses, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The album includes multiple instances of intricate guitar solos that are woven into the fabric of the songs rather than being standalone sections.
- Lyrically, themes of struggle and redemption are explored in a direct manner, with each song presenting a distinct narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes Trivium's sound, marking a strong return after mixed reception of previous album.
- Themes
- personal conflict· redemption arc· thrash metal intensity
- Career context
- The Sin and the Sentence is Trivium's eighth studio album, marking a return to form after the mixed reception of their previous release, Silence in the Snow. The band sought to re-establish their heavy metal roots while incorporating progressive elements, showcasing growth in songwriting and musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Architects· Bullet for My Valentine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Revanchist
The song concludes with a shift in perspective that confronts past mistakes directly.
This pivotal moment reframes earlier themes of regret by finally addressing accountability head-on, breaking from prior abstract expressions.
Tracklist
- 1 The Sin and the Sentence Start here 6:23
- 2 Beyond Oblivion 5:16
- 3 Other Worlds 4:49
- 4 The Heart From Your Hate 4:03
- 5 Betrayer 5:27
- 6 The Wretchedness Inside 5:31
- 7 Endless Night 3:38
- 8 Sever the Hand 5:25
- 9 Beauty in the Sorrow 4:31
- 10 The Revanchist 7:17
- 11 Thrown Into the Fire 5:29
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