What makes You Only Live Twice by Pain notable?

You Only Live Twice received significant attention in the industrial metal community, debuting at number 12 on the Swedish Albums Chart. The album's title track and other singles contributed to Pain's growing presence in both European metal festivals and radio play, expanding their audience beyond Sweden. Released in 2011, You Only Live Twice is the sixth studio album by Pain, a project led by Peter Tägtgren. This album followed their 2008 release, Cynic Paradise, marking a continued evolution of Tägtgren's signature blend of industrial and metal genres, further solidifying his reputation in the scene.

Who is You Only Live Twice for?

You Only Live Twice works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on You Only Live Twice?

You Only Live Twice has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

You Only Live Twice

Pain · 2011

40 min · 9 tracks · industrial metal

A relentless fusion of industrial metal and electronic elements, pulsating with aggressive rhythms and darkly atmospheric soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Let Me Out — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving beat and powerful lyrics about liberation from constraints, showcasing Tägtgren's distinctive vocal delivery.
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The Great Pretender — This song cleverly weaves themes of deception and identity into a catchy chorus, illustrating Pain's knack for blending heavy sound with memorable hooks.
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You Only Live Twice — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of existential themes while featuring an anthemic chorus that resonates with listeners, making it a standout moment.
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Monster — With its aggressive instrumentation and themes of inner struggle, this track exemplifies Pain’s ability to balance heaviness with lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends industrial metal with electronic elements effectively but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
Several tracks feature layered electronic elements that create a dense atmosphere, while aggressive guitar riffs drive the rhythm.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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

steady, consistent energy levels
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2011, You Only Live Twice is the sixth studio album by Pain, a project led by Peter Tägtgren. This album followed their 2008 release, Cynic Paradise, marking a continued evolution of Tägtgren's signature blend of industrial and metal genres, further solidifying his reputation in the scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM