Sister Sin – Switchblade Serenades
Victory Records
(4/5)
To say Sister Sin’s new album Switchblade Serenades sounds like another Mötley Crüe album is a TOTAL understatement. Now, there are some distinct differences between the two bands (the main one being a female vocalist for Sister Sin), but the base sound is definitely very close. Actually, it is odd to actually hear a female singing for this style of Metal, but it’s not really all that different from the mind-blowing high pitched voices of the original 1980s Metal vocalists. On that note, Liv does sound absolutely amazing (slightly more female version of ex-White Skull vocalist Gus Gabarrò) and has beautiful features to match the voice! Supporting her musically and vocally are three excellent musicians: Jimmy on guitar, Chris on bass, and Dave on drums (no last names can be found). Together, these four, again, create some excellent fist-pumping Metal that hasn’t truly been heard since the days of the Crüe. As far as the album’s individual tracks go, I have to say “Switchblade Serenades” (Title Track/Track 8), “Make My Day” (Track 6), and “Death Will Greet Us” (Track 2) all really represent the true sound of this band. “Switchblade Serenades” has to be my most favorite from this album for its great lyrical content, music presentation, and overall sounds. Seriously, I get chills listening to it! Overall, Switchblade Serenades is a great 1980s flashback album that has a timeless sound and should be picked up by anyone looking for a great Heavy metal/Hard rock album that you just can’t put down!
