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 "Kentucky is an album made of distortion-filled riffs, catchy choruses, great solos, and a voice which, gentlemen, is a great voice."

 "A good album without a shadow of a doubt, but, always in my opinion, it is not at the levels of their first two albums."

Kentucky is Black Stone Cherry's fifth album with a blend of aggressive Hard Rock and touches of Southern Rock. While it doesn't fully return to their original Southern Rock roots, it offers powerful riffs, catchy choruses, and strong vocals by Chris Robertson. Some tracks shine, like 'Long Ride' and 'Soul Machine,' although the album doesn't surpass the impact of their first two releases. The band shows steady quality but limited experimentation. Listen to Black Stone Cherry's Kentucky now and experience their powerful mix of Southern and Hard Rock!

 Did I buy a Sabbath album without knowing it? The substance of the album is this, it sounds like a Sabbath album.

 The sound quality is truly awful... I would understand if it were an amateur band, but you’re the Wolfmother, damn it.

The review expresses disappointment with Wolfmother's third album, New Crown, mainly due to its poor sound quality and raw production. While the reviewer appreciates the band's earlier work and some tracks here, the album overall feels unpolished and unworthy of the price. Mention is made of a problematic solo and chaotic punk elements. The reviewer also comments on band leader Andrew Stockdale's difficult reputation. Read this candid Wolfmother review and decide if New Crown is worth your listen or a skip!

 They didn’t try to make an album that sells millions of copies, they simply wrote and played what they wanted to.

 Perhaps the best track on the album, with a very catchy chorus, well-positioned female choruses with the only flaw being that the drums sound too compressed.

Idlewild's seventh album, 'Everything Ever Written,' marks a strong return after the band's brief breakup. The album features varied sounds while maintaining the band's core style. Standout tracks include "Nothing I Can Do About It" and "Every Little Means Trust." The reviewer appreciates the band's honest approach and songwriting without chasing commercial success. Discover the authentic sound of Idlewild's comeback album and immerse yourself in their honest rock journey today!

 "Threat To Survival" is the album that definitively marks the change in genre, style, and everything else by Shinedown.

 If you’re an old-school Shinedown fan and you’ve already started to turn up your nose at 'Amaryllis', avoid this album.

Shinedown's fifth studio album 'Threat To Survival' marks a definitive change in style, moving towards radio-friendly pop rock, which may disappoint longtime fans. While some tracks like "Cut The Cord" and "Asking For It" stand out, much of the album feels like filler with repetitious structures. The album reflects a shift away from the band's earlier, grittier anger. It appeals more to pop rock fans but may alienate followers of Shinedown's original sound. Discover Shinedown's bold new direction in 'Threat To Survival'—listen now and decide if this style shift resonates with you!

 "If this was the band’s goal, unfortunately, they didn’t succeed."

 "Unfortunately, for those like me who still hope to hear an album at the level of the first two... they will be disappointed."

The review critiques Buckcherry's seventh album 'Rock 'N' Roll' as an underwhelming effort compared to their earlier masterpieces. While the opening tracks show promise, most songs fail to leave a lasting impression. The album improves slightly over the previous disappointing 'Confessions,' but doesn't meet expectations of long-time fans. Vocal and live performance concerns are also noted. Discover the full review and decide if Buckcherry's 'Rock 'N' Roll' deserves a listen today!

 Matt Walst does a fair job and quite well at that.

 If you want to listen to this album to find out what happened to this group, you can limit yourself to the first six songs in my opinion.

Three Days Grace's fifth album 'Human' is their first after Adam Gontier left the band, replaced by Matt Walst. While Matt does a fair job, the album feels uneven and largely forgettable. Highlights include 'Human Race', 'Painkiller', and 'I Am Machine', but many tracks lose impact. The band deserves credit for persevering despite challenges, though future efforts must be stronger to regain full credibility. Discover Three Days Grace's 'Human'—listen to the standout tracks and judge their new direction yourself!

 The band returns to show some teeth with a slight aggressiveness that strongly recalls their 2004 album A Crow Left Of The Murder.

 Absolution Calling is the best of this quartet, mainly due to the very catchy chorus that repeats throughout the track.

After a four-year hiatus, Incubus returns with their four-track EP Trust Fall (Side A). The EP channels the energy of their 2004 album, mixing catchy choruses and smooth flows. While some tracks show room for growth, particularly in lyrics, the overall return is solid and promising. Fans of their earlier sound will find much to appreciate here. Discover Incubus' dynamic return—listen to Trust Fall (Side A) now and explore their evolving sound!