Brilliant album. Tremonti and Kennedy are a formidable songwriting team. This album is an extension of ABIII with extra influences added. “Fortress” solo section is worth the price of the album. “Children of The Grave” merged with “Revelation (Mother Earth)”.
Category Archives: Review in 40 Words
Review In 40 Words – Roxy Blue – Want Some (1992) – An example of progress is derivative.
I am very late on hearing this album. It was available as an expensive import in 1992. The album is the definition of progress is derivative. The songs are beautiful blends of the best that hard rock has to offer.
Review In 40 Words – The Black Rain – Night Tales (2012)
From Italy comes another melodic rock band, with a touch of the Black Crowes. The name is generic, it is hard to find anything without the actual movie search links coming up. In the end, it’s not worth a listen.
Review In 40 Words – Protest The Hero – Clarity (2013)
Heard it on YouTube. I dig what this band does. They don’t follow convention. It’s only one song so far, from an album that was financed via Indiegogo. I am proud to say I am one of many that contributed.
Review In 40 Words – Machina – To Live And Die In The Garden Of Eden (2012)
Machina are competing in a packed Modern Rock/Metal environment. To stand out, the songs need to be special. They’re not. Former “Evanescence” members John LeCompt and Rocky Gray, along with “Future Leaders of the World” members make up the group.
Review In 40 Words – Nonpoint – Nonpoint (2012)
A brilliant heavy metal release from 2012. This album should be in everyone’s collection. While the previous album “Miracle” suffered with the Mudvayne/vocal style comparison to Chad Gray, this one doesn’t. It’s a stand out in a saturated metal marketplace.
Review In 40 Words – Love and Death – Between Here and Lost (2012)
If you want to hear where Korn should have progressed after “Untouchables”, then this is the album you need to hear. Brian “Head” Welch is great on vocals.
Review in 40 Words – Jeerk – Famous (2012)
Another weird and interesting band from Sweden. Tap Dancers playing hard/melodic rock. Expect to hear certain bits in songs were they can break out the tap ala “Riverdance”. It’s got a fun feel and well worth a listen.
40 Word Review – Lizzard – Out Of Reach (2012)
A brilliant three piece band from France that blends heavy/hard rock with a Tool/Isis groove. Formed in 2006. Issued an EP called Venus in 2008. I have rewritten my top 10 for 2012 to include this release
40 Word Review – Cervello – Cervello (2011)
The band is no more. What a shame. Another good band from Sweden. They were in a competitive modern rock market. Worth a listen. Pop songwriter Max Martin co-wrote “Cause I Am” and guitarist John 5 co-wrote “First Time”.
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