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THE REVIEW
Short cut: album of the Madonna.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are facing what is by far the best post-grunge product made in the USA.
It was produced by Shinedown, a rock band that, before the release of the album in question, was elbowing with other quality groups like Alter Bridge, 3 Doors Down, Fuel, etc., to dominate the genre they are part of, and well, let me say, with this work, Shinedown has rocketed to the top of the post-grunge ranking, at least from a qualitative point of view.
Shinedown is a band that had so far achieved a certain notoriety for the singing skills of singer Brent Smith, which manifest especially in the old hits "Fly From the Inside," "Burning Bright," and "I Dare You," all good songs that, however, are overshadowed in this "The Sound Of Madness"; let's see why.
The striking thing about this album is the homogeneity: If in previous works the standout songs were almost always those based on melody (data in hand, all their hits so far are ballads), here we have an incredible and perfect blend of hard rock tracks worthy of Metallica's Black Album and stunning pop rock ballads that even the best Nickelback would dream of.
Among these, the opener "Devour" and the title track stand out as more intense tracks, while I name the superb "If You Only Knew" as the most successful ballad and gem of the album, written by Smith as a "gift" to his girlfriend for giving him a child.
And since I've mentioned "Devour," a piece of advice: buy "The Sound Of Madness," I assure you that you'll devour it.
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Shinedown’s The Sound Of Madness is praised as an outstanding post-grunge album from the USA. The album showcases a balanced mix of hard rock songs and memorable ballads. Brent Smith’s powerful vocals and emotional songwriting stand out. Key tracks like 'Devour' and 'If You Only Knew' highlight the album's quality. This work places Shinedown at the top of their genre.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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
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By FuckingMaggot
The five from Jacksonville start off strong with the heaviest track in the bunch, the single 'Devour,' noteworthy for its interesting military march-like background.
'Second Chance' is an intense and poetic ballad, perhaps even with personal value for the singer, as it addresses conflicting relationships within a family.
