Album Review: Skillet's Rise

I was right! My fiance pre-order this album for both of us and I can't stop listening to it. With new guitarist, Seth Morrison, Skillet has continued to remind me why they are my favorite band. Every song is unique and had a different style to each one. Not only that, but this album tells a story and keep a constant theme without getting boring like others have done. It's clean, has a good message, and is hard to get bored listening to it. I love Skillet and I am not surprised to hear people calling them one of today's best talents in the music industry today. I have nothing bad to say about this album at all. My Verdict... 10/10!!! I'm not even going to do the songs I recommend list, because I recommend all of them!

Announcement

No new post for awhile. My focus right now is on getting ready for the wedding of myself and my lovely fiance. Expect me to make up for it when all that is over.

Album Review: Thirty Seconds to Mars- Love Lust Faith + Dreams

I am a fan of most of the things Thirty Seconds to Mars has done in previous years. In fact, when I started listening to this album, I was really enjoying it. Then I noticed something... Most of the songs sound the same. It's one thing to be completely different on an album, but it's another extreme to have every song the same. It lacks variety, and for someone like me it's boring. It's sad because they have had some good songs. I did like it at the beginning. It does have a nice sound to it, but it's that song on repeat. I can't recommend it. Get the big hit off the album and one other. My Verdict is a 4/10

2 Songs I recommend: Up in the Air, City of Angels
2 Songs I didn't care for: Do or Die, Northern Lights

First Impressions: Sick Puppies' There's No Going Back

Sick Puppies has material that is unique to say the least. They are very bold to release a song like this to promote the new album coming out. It is a softer song and most of the time, an artist will save those kinds of songs for later. I think it is a good thing that someone is breaking the mold and trying something new. The song still has the Sick Puppies sound to it, with a minor difference from the last album.

Final Thought: Looks Promising

First Impressions: Skillet's Sick of it, American Noise, and Rise

It is very bold for Skillet to release three songs before the album's release which will be soon actually. From what I can tell with these songs, it will be an album focusing on making a stand for what you believe in. That is a positive message compared to what other artist have done. Skillet is my favorite band of the modern day and these songs remind me why.

Final Thought: I AM SO EXCITED!!!

First Impression: Avril Lavigne's Here's to Never Growing Up

I just recently heard this song and I have to say, I am impressed. In the last ten years she has kept the elements that have made her a pop-rock sensation and this new song continues to maintain that, plus add something new. This is another album I will be reviewing and looking forward to. I will try to maintain an open mind with this album just like I have done with other ones I have reviewed.

Final Thoughts: Looking Promising

Album Review: Ungrateful, Escape the Fate

Escape the Fate is a Hardcore Punk band that has gone through quite a few changes over the years. From the new vocalist and the lose of a guitarist in 2008 to another guitarist for the new album. In my opinion, the newer vocalist is actually better than the old vocalist with this kind of genre. He has a good range from screaming and growling, to a soft, melodic singing style. They are still doing new things, but still keeping the elements that made them a popular band in the Punk community. At the beginning of the album, it does sound a lot more Metal than Punk, which may turn off some of the old Escape the Fate fans. However, other might like it more. I'm open to both, I enjoy both the old and new styles with this band. I cannot look past the swearing though. It has quite a bit of swearing mixed into the album, which bothers some people, myself included. My verdict is a 7/10. Listen to the album on Pandora or Spotify, then buy the songs you want.

2 Songs I recommend: Forget About Me and Picture Perfect
2 Songs I didn't care for: You're Insane and Live Fast, Die Beautiful