{"id":46859,"date":"2014-11-12T13:40:34","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T18:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=46859"},"modified":"2014-11-12T13:40:34","modified_gmt":"2014-11-12T18:40:34","slug":"sister-sin-black-lotus-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/sister-sin-black-lotus-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sister Sin | Black Lotus<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Matt Karpe<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SisterSister Sin\u2019s fifth studio album Black Lotus<\/em> brings more 80s\u2019 influenced heavy metal to the table. <\/p>\n

The Swedish quartet, led by the charismatic vixen that is Liv Jagrell don\u2019t stray too far from the formula of their previous records, yet Black Lotus<\/em> is still a hugely enjoyable listen.<\/p>\n

\u201cFood For Worms\u201d is a chaotic opener, fusing together some heavy bass and guitar riffs with explosive drumming. Liv\u2019s vocals are packed with fiery attitude that underlines the fact that she is one of the top female vocalists in heavy metal today.
\n\u201cChaos Royale\u201d is fast and ferocious, with some good melodic hooks and a decent chorus.<\/p>\n

\u201cAu Revoir\u201d brings to mind Judas Priest in its metallic delivery, and even Liv\u2019s howls seem to be an ode to the great Rob Halford.<\/p>\n

\u201cDesert Queen\u201d has a slightly darker feel with some more melodic verses that lead up to a strong chorus. It has more of a mid-tempo feel and although there is less aggression in the vocals, the song is still hugely effective.<\/p>\n

\u201cCount Me Out\u201d has some good symphonic backing, and with the angry chorus line screamed by Liv, \u201cstay the fuck away from me\u2026\u201d maybe you would be best advised to do exactly that- but with a song so catchy, I don\u2019t think anyone is going to leave Sister Sin alone any time soon.<\/p>\n

\u201cStones Thrown\u201d is a straight forward hard rocker, but it\u2019s the last three songs that really steal the show.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jinx\u201d is a largely acoustic dominated song, and Liv\u2019s vocals are more delicate, even ballad-like. The second half of the song picks up in speed and volume with some delicious guitar rhythms and excellent drumming. It is a change in style but Sister Sin really have pulled it off.<\/p>\n

\u201cRuled By None\u201d has a thrashy opening and with some good backing vocals and a strong chorus, this is a contender for the best song on the record.<\/p>\n

\u201cSail North\u201d ends Black Lotus with some of the best guitar riffs throughout. The drumming is immensely heavy and guitarist Jimmy Hiltula\u2019s vocal combination with Liv works wonders. With one final riotous chorus, the album ends just shy of the 40-minute mark.<\/p>\n

Black Lotus<\/em> is a hugely successful record that will no doubt get positive feedback from the bands fanbase, but it is a shame that only nine tracks made the final cut as there is easily room for another two or three tracks that could have taken this album to even loftier heights.<\/p>\n

With that said, there is still enough on here to go back and listen to again and again, and with a sexy lead singer that has the voice to match, then maybe now is the time for Sister Sin to truly explode into the limelight.<\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nLiv Jagrell- Vocals
\nJimmy Hiltula- Guitar, Backing Vocals
\nStrandh- Bass
\nDave Sundberg- Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tFood For Worms
\n2.\tChaos Royale
\n3.\tAu Revoir
\n4.\tDesert Queen
\n5.\tCount Me Out
\n6.\tStones Thrown
\n7.\tThe Jinx
\n8.\tRuled By None
\n9.\tSail North<\/p>\n

Label: Victory Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.sistersin.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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