Reviews list for Genitorturers - Sin City (1998)

I've had my fun when checking out Genitorturers' debut. I never thought sexual industrial rock/metal would mesmerize me, but it did. Sometimes the least likely things I would get interested in I actually enjoy once I try it. And this album continues that streak...

Genitorturers' albums are more likely to attract fans of Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson than serious metalheads, and Sin City is no exception. Anyone who likes sleazy industrial metal will find some great things to enjoy in this album without a doubt. Fast beats, thick guitars, and sexy lyrics sung by Gen have cooked up an industrial dish. So come spend a good time in Sin City!

It starts with the aggressive title opener that offers some stylistic tricks up their sleeve. This is followed by "Terrorvision", which is seductive yet a bit disorienting. Opening things up further is "Liar's Liar" as the band continues riding through different stylistic territories.

"One Who Feeds" kicks things up with some psychotic vibes. "Squealer" is a cover of an AC/DC classic, though Gen's vocals are way different from the melodic squealing of the late Bon Scott. "4 Walls Black" shows that a female vocalist doesn't have to be as operatic as Trail of Tears for some top-notch rock/metal. That song is actually more industrial, but you get my point.

"Asphyxiate" is a slow catchy tune. Then the aggressive rampage returns in "Razor Cuts". Then "Level 3" has a bit of a Slayer vibe in the riffing, but the beat stays mid-paced. "Crucified" ends the album sound a bit like Waltari at that time, albeit more percussion-focused and ending in creepy atmosphere.

Don't think you have wasted 45 minutes you could've spent on other productive things. Listening to this Genitorturers album is productive as it can help conjure some fantasies. If the fantasies you're up for are of pleasure and debauchery, that is. This is the kind of music that would make my parents and friends and concerned. For that reason, as much as I like these albums by Genitorturers, this band really isn't my thing....

Favorites: "Sin City", "Liar's Liar", "4 Walls Black", "Razor Cuts", "Level 3"