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THE REVIEW
Early May, around 6 PM, I'm sweating bullets trying to convince someone to buy my product, and for someone who works in a call center, selling is a must. In the end, with the most enthusiastic people, you end up talking about a bit of everything, from football to favorite food, and it's precisely amidst this chit-chat that a guy named Simone tells me: "I listen to rock, do you know these guys? Shinedown; Us And Them is their CD, you'll see, they're like Audioslave."
Curiosity piqued, and so as soon as I have a bit of time, I start the obsessive hunt for the fateful CD.
On Debaser there's already a review, well written by Seifer77, the CD is very good, so I continue the research and discover that before "Us And Them" came out "Leave A Whisper" in 2003.
My God, what a beginning! "Fly From The Inside" ranks among my favorite post-grunge tracks.
The leader Brent Smith is almost at Chris Cornell's level and the band is no less; the quartet never takes anything for granted, so the beginning of the album is full of energy and power, and the presence of melodic rock is more alive than ever, because after all, one should never ignore the importance of a catchy chorus.
What strikes me is how the band from Jacksonville, Florida, manages to blend classic rock with old-school hard rock with impressive ease; "No More Love" is the second gem of an album that as the minutes pass, wants to be taken increasingly seriously.
The fourth single of the album, rich in vocal solos, is "Burning Bright"; Brent Smith confirms that he's not just anyone, rather, he's someone more than the others, I already dream of a duet with Cornell. The quality continues highly, and after the good "Stranger Inside", we energetically reach the closing track "45", a classic soft closure (so to speak) of an album that has nothing more to say because it already said it from the beginning, from the first moment.
The following "Us And Them" is not inferior; on the contrary, the hit "Save Me" is a must-listen. I would kiss the ground to receive such a tip-off every workday. Forget about the fake nostalgics of Seattle rock, these four are serious.
I redirect you both to Seifer77's review and Wikipedia for more information.
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The review praises Shinedown's 2003 debut album Leave A Whisper for its energetic post-grunge style and melodic rock influences. Lead singer Brent Smith is compared favorably to Chris Cornell for his impressive vocal performance. Highlighted tracks include 'Fly From The Inside,' 'No More Love,' and 'Burning Bright.' The album is described as a powerful start that demands serious attention. The reviewer also recommends exploring Shinedown's follow-up album Us And Them.Tracklist Lyrics
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2001. Fronted by Brent Smith, they broke through with early post‑grunge albums and achieved major success with The Sound of Madness.06 Reviews
