![]() There is a shift in tone and sound during the previously mentioned Monster following through onto next tracks, Darkside and Creatures. ![]() The solo from guitarist Zach Myers is subtle but could represent the ferocity of the ‘monsters’ that someone could feel. Meanwhile, Monsters delves into themes of depression and what is happening behind closed doors in someone’s head. The energy doesn’t stop on Pyro the liveliest of the collection so far and there’s no doubt Smith will have crowds in the palm of his hand with this fearless, enthusiastic hard rock bop. However, this is not a negative, and it’s great to see a band like Shinedown evolving and being open to different musical elements that they can merge with their bouncing metal energy. The drums feel influenced by an indie rock beat, whilst there are electronic timbres fused throughout. Kill Your Conscience has a different sound to it- whilst it is still a powerful track, there are a few unique elements to it. ![]() Title track Attention Attention definitely grabs just that- it has another superb anthemic chorus that will certainly sound epic on the main stage of Download Festival in June this year. Shinedown have a unique way of creating a chorus that wouldn’t be out of place sung at the top of your lungs whilst stood on the moon looking down on the world with your fist in the air. There are also headbangs and riffs aplenty on this track which will excite some of the Shinedown fans who, in the past have felt the band have moved away slightly from their heavier roots. Black Soul starts with a chant from vocalist Brent Smith, his egotistical yet charming singing style is what makes this band stand out from the rest of the radio friendly rockers in 2018. The distortion in the guitars is super intriguing and the drums are in your face and pack a huge punch. The chorus of “It’s about to get heavy!” describes not only this particular song but the album as a whole. The first track from the album (if you disregard the 39 second intro track) is entitled Devil and has been doing the rounds on YouTube and the radio for a while now. It’s been a hot minute since the band released new music so fans and reviewers alike are desperate to hear what the intrepid, emotionally charged rockers have to say three years after 2015’s Threat To Survival. American anthemic rock titans Shinedown are back in 2018 with their pulsating new album, Attention Attention.
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