![]() To be more specific, the record came out on May 4th, 2018, which is of course “Star Wars Day” to most, including Shinedown’s Brent Smith. That’s precisely where Shinedown comes in, having just released arguably their most eclectic release to date, ATTENTION ATTENTION, last year. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with this, as it all comes down to personal taste with music being entirely subjective - but, at the same time, when you see a band constantly evolving and pushing their sound forward, it’s a refreshing thing to see. This is especially true for musicians, and creatives as as whole, who want to better themselves and their projects, but can sometimes fall victim to sticking to what they’re good at/what got them popular. The sounds on “Attention, Attention” are captivating and unique enough to bring in new fans, but also don’t stray too far from the Shinedown sounds older fans have become familiar with.When you’re pushing nearly twenty years into any career, things can get stagnant or repetitive. The songs give us a little bit of everything, darkness, humor, the heavy, and the light all perfectly balanced to create an album with variety, yet balance. It’s evident that Shinedown had fun writing and recording this album. Known for their heartfelt lyrics, Shinedown push it just a little harder this time, creating resonating lyrics for listeners making us think about our role in society. Starting off as a ballad, the song picks up the pace and transforms into a punk rock vibe. The fun song closes the record on such a driving, upbeat, and positive note. ![]() ![]() “BRILLIANT” is perfectly named for the conclusion of the album. Being the second single released for the album, it sounds tremendously like the old Shinedown fans have come to know. “THE HUMAN RADIO” changes things up both vocally and instrumentally, with an inclusion of pop elements merged with the alternative metal vibes. The acoustic guitars pair well with the strong set of “pick me up” lyrics, reminding us to stay strong and unique. “special” is an appropriate title for the song, giving fans a unique set of string elements. “GET UP” is slightly more pop-friendly, reminding listeners to “get up and get a move on”. “GET UP” and “special” are heavily driven by pianos, being on the softer side as compared to the rest of the album. The powerful chorus perfectly brings the lyrics to life with its darker mood. The song is on the heavier side featuring some hard hitting lyrics about growing up in a negative household.Ĭontinuing on with the resonating lyrics, “MONSTER” gets listeners right in the feels with the slower tempos and honest “monsters are real” lyrics. “PYRO” begins with an electronic background paired with soft piano elements. “KILL YOUR CONSCIOUS” slows down the pace with its back and forth flow between soft synths and energetic choruses. “ATTENTION, ATTENTION” on the other hand, has some pop influences with its catchy choruses. “BLACKSOULS,” one of our favorites off the album stands out with its playful feel, telling listeners to “face right everyone you disrespect” The quick tempo, synth beats and the powerful “wakeup” bridge certain does just that. ![]() Songs like “BLACK SOULS,” “ATTENTION ATTENTION,” and “KILL YOUR CONSCIOUS,” perfectly follow the overall theme of the album. With the immense vocals and massive guitar riffs, Shinedown fulfills their promise of getting heavy. Saturated with heavy riffs, energetic vocals, dark and honest lyrical content, Shinedown set the message straight.“It’s about to get heavy” with their newest album “Attention Attention”.īeginning with a footstep interlude and a deep exhale from vocalist, Brent Smith leading into the opening song “DEVIL”, the first single to be released. Starting in 2001 Shinedown certainly continues to shine, impressing fans with their mix of hard rock and heavier post-grunge sounds. ![]()
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