Visual Lies
Lizzy Borden · 1987
58 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A high-octane blend of glam-infused heavy metal with theatrical storytelling and anthemic choruses that demand attention.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me Against the World — This opening track sets a defiant tone for the album, featuring powerful vocals and a driving rhythm that encapsulates the struggle against societal norms.
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Shock — Shock's infectious chorus and catchy riffs exemplify the glam metal sound while addressing themes of media frenzy and public scrutiny.
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Visual Lies — The title track blends melodic hooks with biting lyrics, showcasing Lizzy Borden's ability to merge theatricality with hard-hitting metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
High-energy tracks with theatrical lyrics showcase strong writing and production, though cohesion suffers from bonus material.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent high-energy tempo, with anthemic choruses that encourage audience participation.
- Several tracks feature theatrical storytelling elements, with lyrics that create vivid imagery and character-driven narratives.
- The album's production includes layered guitar harmonies and prominent backing vocals, enhancing the glam metal aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 pacing for focused listening
- theatrical energy for live settings
- engaging narratives throughout the album
- immersive experience with live demos
- reflective moments amidst heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1987, Visual Lies marked Lizzy Borden's third studio album, following the breakthrough success of their previous album, Terror Rising. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity in the heavy metal scene, blending elements of glam rock with darker themes and complex narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· King Diamond· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Me Against the World 5:03
- 2 Shock 4:35
- 3 Outcast 4:21
- 4 Den of Thieves 3:47
- 5 Visual Lies 4:05
- 6 Eyes of a Stranger 4:27
- 7 Lord of the Flies 5:41
- 8 Voyeur (I'm Watching You) 4:32
- 9 Visions 5:25
- 10 Me Against the World (live demo) 4:54
- 11 Lord of the Flies (live demo) 5:13
- 12 Visual Lies (live demo) 4:08
- 13 Me Against the World (Bat2the Skull remix) (live demo) 2:23
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