The Corruption of Mercy

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The Corruption of Mercy
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Studio album by
Released27 June 2011
Recorded2011–2011
Genre Symphonic metal, gothic metal, extreme metal
Length43:30
49:57 (US version)
Label Listenable Records
Sarah Jezebel Deva chronology
A Sign of Sublime
(2010)
The Corruption of Mercy
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Lords of Metal(9.1/10) [1]

The Corruption of Mercy is the second album by English metal vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva. Originally planned for release on 20 June 2011, it was delayed till 27 June 2011, due to artwork issues. [2] The album features a cover track originally by Irish band The Cranberries. On the American and Canadian releases, the cover song is "Frozen" by Madonna.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."No Paragon of Virtue"4:34
2."The World Won't Hold Your Hand"5:14
3."A Matter of Convenience"4:25
4."Silence Please"5:28
5."Zombie" (The Cranberries cover)5:23
6."Pretty with Effects"2:57
7."What Lays Before You" (interlude/instrumental)1:36
8."Sirens"3:22
9."The Eyes That Lie"4:43
10."The Corruption of Mercy"5:48
11."Frozen" (Madonna cover, bonus track on the American/Canadian release)6:27
Total length:43:30

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References

  1. Lords of Metal review
  2. "Sarah Jezebel Deva - The Corruption of Mercy". discogs.com . Retrieved 22 January 2015.