{"id":31793,"date":"2013-09-08T19:39:39","date_gmt":"2013-09-09T00:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31793"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:37:54","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:37:54","slug":"sinner-touch-of-sin-2-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/sinner-touch-of-sin-2-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinner | Touch Of Sin 2<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SinnerMany metal fans are familiar with the work of Mat Sinner through his time with German power metal masters Primal Fear, but there is so much more to Mat than just the bass guitar. Besides massive bass chops, Mat is also a fine songwriter, producer, and the driving force behind Voodoo Circle, Rock Meets Classic and his eponymous band, Sinner.<\/p>\n

Mat has decided to release Touch Of Sin 2<\/em>, a \u201cbest of\u201d collection of Sinner\u2019s (the band\u2019s) works, many from albums that have been out of print for quite a while. Rather than simply pull dusty tracks out of the vault, Mat and company have rerecorded 11 of their best, giving their old material (some dating back to the middle 80s) a modern spin. They\u2019ve also added three brand new songs to the mix (one is a cover of an old Thin Lizzy track), making Touch Of Sin 2<\/em> a truly new release. The band continues to deliver a blend of melodic metal and hard rock with enthusiasm and a real sense of enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Brutally heavy \u201880s metal riffs open the album on \u201cBorn To Rock.\u201d Everything is heavy on this track \u2013 booming bass, big drums, thick rhythm lines, and deep vocals \u2013 a real tribute to everything that made metal what it is today. The big guitar hooks continue into \u201cComin\u2019 Out Fighting,\u201d and the rolling rhythm line sounds a bit like Megadeth meets Accept. \u201cBad Girl\u201d is a lighter, more upbeat track, but the chorus vocals sound a bit dated, giving the track somewhat of a \u201chappy rock\u201d sound that is out of place with the rest of the album. The super-thick guitar riffs are back in \u201cKnife In My Heart,\u201d but the vocals are the true highlight. This track also features some amazing drum work and a near sing-along chorus. \u201cConcrete Jungle\u201d is another typical 80\u2019s rocker. The lyrics are a little repetitious, but the guitar solos are SMOKIN\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t Believe A Word\u201d is a wonderful cover of the Thin Lizzy classic, and the band hits this one perfectly. Phil Lynott would be proud! \u201cShout\u201d is a simple metal party anthem with gritty vocals, a soaring break, and a lively rhythm line \u2013 but it sounds a bit dated even with its modern recording. A little bit of post Berlin-wall celebration leaks through on the rollicking \u201cGermany Rocks,\u201d and \u201cDanger Zone\u201d is a straight up hard rocker through and through. \u201cEmerald\u201d is a more modern sounding double bass drum driven piece, although the overall performance does not seem as relaxed as the others on the album.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlood On The Sand\u201d is a superb modern metal track with nicely delivered timely lyrics and a strong sense of mood and drama. The heavy sound is back on the gritty \u201cLost In A Minute\u201d and the guitar-driven \u201cMasquerade\u201d will blow out most speakers. Mat and crew pull out all the stops and unleash \u201cHeat of the City\u201d to close out the CD. Blistering guitars, rocking bass, amazing drums, and strong vocals produce a track that takes no prisoners \u2013 all that\u2019s missing are fireworks and explosions!<\/p>\n

All in all, Sinner\u2019s Touch of Sin 2<\/em> is a solid album that is sure to please fans of old school hard rock and heavy metal, as well as fans of today\u2019s heavier genres. Mat Sinner fans will also approve, as the veteran musician is in fine form both in front of the microphone and behind the bass. The band is tight and effective, and each member is able to shine. The only negative worth mentioning is one that is unavoidable \u2013 most of the tracks were written many years ago so the lyrics sometimes sound a bit odd to today\u2019s ears, but that would be the case for almost any artist with a discography that spans decades. Well engineered and produced, Touch of Sin 2 simply rocks. Get it!<\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock, Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nMat Sinner (vocals, bass)
\nAlex Beyrodt (guitar)
\nChristof Leim (guitar)
\nAlex Scholpp (guitar)
\nAndre Hilgers (drums)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tBorn To Rock
\n2.\tComin\u2019 Out Fighting
\n3.\tBad Girl
\n4.\tKnife In My Heart
\n5.\tConcrete Jungle
\n6.\tDon\u2019t Believe A Word
\n7.\tShout
\n8.\tGermany Rocks
\n9.\tDanger Zone
\n10.\tEmerald
\n11.\tBlood On The Sand
\n12.\tLost In A Minute
\n13.\tMasquerade
\n14.\tHeat Of The City<\/p>\n

Label: AFM Records<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.matsinner.com\/<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8 \/ 10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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