Sultans of Sin

Sultans of Sin is the third album, produced by Peter Tägtgren, known as the mastermind of Pain and Hypocrisy. The writing included collaborations with Chris Laney and with Nicke Borg of Backyard Babies, broadening the range of the material. Built on the catchy hard rock developed across the first two albums, it gains density from Tägtgren's firm, tight production, hinting at the shift to come. With “Land of Broken Dreams” the band again appeared at Melodifestivalen 2012. “Come Alive” and “Raise Your Hands” open with expansive hooks, while “Land of Broken Dreams” creates a highlight with its big melody. Songs like “Bastards of Rock & Roll” show the band's playfulness and drive. Still within melodic hard rock, the ensemble feel and the outline of the sound grow clearly sharper. It shows the growth from the debut while serving as a bridge to the great leap of the next album Renatus — an accomplished transitional work.