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Attention attention review4/10/2023 ![]() ![]() There are two stand out tracks to this album to me. It was a perfect choice for the first single because it paved the way for the next single track, “ The Human Radio” which I will speak on next. ![]() “ Devil” really sets the listener up for the rest of the album by offering some structure while being one of the heavier tracks on the album. Also, a certain chair might be something to keep an eye on. “ Devil” is actually, according to leadman, Brent Smith it’s the beginning in the “ story” of the album, referring to the video where a man is brought into a room, where the whole story takes place. “ Monsters” is a track that’s melodic compared to the rest of the album, it still holds up to the rest of the tracklisting because in brings a type of intensity to the album because of Brent’s piercing, vocals. Brent takes a slight approach to a more loose vocal delivery in a rap style intro followed by a fulfilling chorus. “ Attention Attention” starts off the album, naturally and begins sounding like a nuclear test warning then, the track starts. Then finally, Barry Kerch, he brings it all together with his momentous and ever-steady work on the percussions. Seeing Zach Myers live showed me he has some of the most beefie and energetic riffs I’ve ever seen. Leadman Brent Smith definitely explodes with a new level of ”madness’ that was nowhere to be found on the last couple of records, only closely compared to, “Sound Of Madness”. Pre-release of Devil and Human Radio available everywhere.Shinedown turns it up in volume for the intensity and volume in every way. Shinedown’s “Attention Attention” is set for release May 4th 2018 on Atlantic Records To me, this band means giving up is not an option. It’s about celebrating the will we all have inside of us. I feel like this is a record the world needs right now. We’ll continue to push ourselves not only as musicians, but as songwriters and as people. “I want everyone to know we will always go to the next level,” Brent leaves off. That’s what I would love for people to take away.” Throughout the process of listening to it, the hair on their arms stands up and they become invested in this creation. “I want this to feel like a journey,” concludes Eric. Ultimately, the band delivers an engaging, powerful and enduring statement on ATTENTION ATTENTION. Shinedown remains as fearless as ever as they kick off what promises to be their biggest and boldest chapter yet. ![]() The long (14 song) journey finally comes full circle in “BRILLIANT” with all the confidence to proclaim “It’s my turn to be brilliant!”. While the futuristic “THE HUMAN RADIO” blends in nicely, it stands perfectly on it’s own and after “DEVIL”, will certainly become a breakout hit for Shinedown. “special” is a thought provoking rebuff to the entitled generation, a prod to live before its too late “stop waiting for your 15 minutes of fame” with a background refrain from “GET UP”. In “EVOLVE” we start to hear a transformation, a personal responsibility of evolution to “find my own solutions” that becomes a foundation for “GET UP”, a inspirational call to “get a move on, and stop stalling” an awakening of sorts. Sliding further down into the abyss with “PYRO”, MONSTERS”, “DARKSIDE”, and “CREATURES”…nothing is ever going to change” and “Cuz you’re just as tragic we’re creatures of habit” all profess there is no hope, a small sliver of light is beginning to shine through.” The title cut “ATTENTION ATTENTION” deals with the madness and an unwillingness to release from the anxieties that fester as “the voices in my head are legendary” Starting with a walk down a desolate hallway, a knock on the door leads into the pre released “DEVIL”, hard hitting, with brash vocals and wicked guitar work, “DEVIL” makes sure we are ready to begin this journey and lets us know we won’t be alone ( “the devil’s in the next room”). It flows seamlessly like watching a movie in your head. Powerful and raw to the core, Shinedown’s soon to be released, ATTENTION ATTENTION is a concept album that follows a man from the shallowest depths of despair through a torturous battle with his monsters, demons, and madness to a “brilliant” future filled with confidence and hope.Īlthough Brent Smith , Zach Myers , Eric Bass , and Barry Kerch (drums) have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, have 11 platinum and gold singles and four platinum and gold albums, – a feat unmatched by any other rock band, Their work on this album is so tight and the arrangement so perfect it has the potential to surpass all previous endeavors. By Mike McKenney, Rock At Night New EnglandĪlbum Review: Shinedown’s ATTENTION ATTENTION–release date May 4, 2018
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