Because I'm not in the mood to write a review for a video game, I'm writing my second album review. And this time it'll be a good one. Of course, the last one was pretty good also, but this will be gooder. Even though only a few people will be bothered to read this, probably.
This particular album is the 4th album by Shinedown, titled "Amaryllis". For most who don't know Shinedown, they're a rock band who became popular... sometime within their career. Their song, "Second Chance", was very successful on pop radio and charts. It was also the first time I heard them, and they're pretty good, yo. So here's a review of their new album. Enjoy it.
Track 1: Adrenaline
The album starts off with fast-paced, energetic pure hard rock. And boy, does it pump me up. I need to go like do something epic listening to this song. The energy is pretty insane, man. It's what makes this song so awesome, and the lyrics are not bad either, fitting the high energy of this song and it's awesomeness. A perfect way to start off this album, and ensure our bodies are ready.
Track 2: Bully
The lead single from the album, released back in January (one of the first new songs I heard in 2012, possibly the first). This song focuses on a major issue of bullying. Lyrically, it's a great song. Instrumentally, it's still a great song. If you don't like this song at first, give it a couple more plays, this is one of those songs that gets better the more you listen (though I thought it was a great song when I first heard it), and overall, a great song that focuses on serious issues but still manages to be damn good.
Track 3: Amaryllis
Title track time! If you don't know, an amaryllis is a flower. There's a deep meaning about the title, but I forgot. I'll remember someday. But anyway, it's a softer track and is about life. I think. It's a pretty good track, in sound and in lyrics, just because it's so... interesting. Intriguing. The song's styIe is not usually something I'm a fan of, but I really like this. So very nice.
Track 4: Unity
This is most likely the album's second single, it already has a music video. The intro has pianos, violins, and guitars, as it smoothly makes its transition into the lyrics, which are about being united, hand in hand, everyone being connected and feeling welcomed. It's a wonderful song, so beautiful. It's great, man. Great.
Track 5: Enemies
Aww yea, back to the hard rock. Basically, it's about a person who has done something wrong, and is coined an enemy. Sort of reminds me of Devour from their last album, and that song was an attack towards George W. Bush. Could this be an attack at Obama? Oh boy, I hope it is. Sounds like it could be. That devious, presidential bastard. Romney 2012!
Track 6: I'm Not Alright
THIS SONG. THIS SONG RIGHT HERE. Best song on the album. Just simply dabess song ever on the album. Not only featuring violins (I love violins with rock, it's epic. Possibly why Afterlife by Avenged Sevenfold is my second favorite song of all time and His World from Sonic 06 is so bloody brilliant), the song is so upbeat with lyrics that are slightly darker... well, not really, but still, awesome. It's about a crazy person who is not in the best condition, but he doesn't care and feels awesome, loving life despite the problems he has. This the greatest song on the album, and if you don't agree, you are not alright.
Track 7: Nowhere Kids
...and this is my second favorite song on the album. Why? Bloody listen to it (when you get ahold of the album or the songs). More awesome rock, the transition betweem verse to chorus where he fires some words at you pretty rapidly then tells you he doesn't give a f*ck if you take his picture, and the intensity of this song just makes this a really epic song. It's a rather political song, sort of like Devour. Also makes me think Enemies isn't political. Hmmm... maybe it still is. Anyway, dabess policial song ever, except for Words I Never Said by Lupe Fiasco. He's got ya there, Shiney.
Track 8: Miracle
Another very soft, beautiful song. One of the good things about Shinedown, they can do hard rock and beautful songs like these very well. This is about a person who is the miracle to him, who makes everything better, and is a great song.
Track 9: I'll Follow You
The song begins with pianos. Up until the chorus, a very nice piano. The song is very self-explanatory, and another beautiful track. It's so lovely, even if it's slightly cliche. But Shinedown does cliche well, because this song is a boss track, like all previous tracks so far. Impressive, Shinedown. Impressive.
Track 10: For My Sake
A very nice song. Basically, a song about someone who is interfering with his life (possibly an ex-girlfriend... most likely, now that I think about it...). It's simple, yet effective, plus it sounds great. They do a really good job with a theme often done by many artists. Good show once again.
Track 11: My Name (Wearing Me Out):
The intro is pretty boss. And the verses man, so gewd. A song similar to For My Sake, while this time talking about the love who is a total b*tch and drags him down, and he's simply fed up with it. Strong, heavy, but the lyrics are what truly shine down (pun not intended, but I wish it was, because it's genius... well, the 'down' part was intended). Anyway, I love this song for it's energy, heavyness, and the awesomeness of the lyrics. With one more track, it seems as if there will be no weak track...
Track 12: Through the Ghost
...and I was right. So much good with this song... it's beautiful, perfect way to end the album... I can't describe this song, it's how amazing it is... really, look up this song. Please. Obtain this hold album.
This album is a masterpiece. March brought upon albums by great artists: My Darkest Days, ¡Mayday!, and Shinedown... and Shinedown's latest effort was not a failure. So with this, I bestow Shinedown's newest album a score of 9/10. I am pleased.
And with this, I leave to listen to¡Mayday!'s new album. Night peeps.