Episode 84: "AlterBridge" New Album Review

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• Alter Bridge - Alter Bridge
  • The band's 8th studio album is a "grower" that improves with repeated listens.
  • Vocal Performance (Miles Kennedy):
    • Critique: Most tracks feature a "showing off" style that lacks authenticity and makes songs sound interchangeable.
    • Exception: "Slave to Master" is raw and emotional, with vocals perfectly serving the song's narrative.
  • Guitar Performance (Mark Tremonti):
    • Praise: Top-tier riff-making with unique, nuanced phrasing (slides, bends) that avoids straight-ahead clichés.
  • "Scales Are Falling":
    • The vocal cadence in the chorus is nearly identical to Judas Priest's "Turbo Lover."
  • "Slave to Master" (9-minute epic):
    • Praise: A career-best song with a powerful, emotional solo compared to David Gilmour's work.
    • Rationale: The solo is purpose-driven, not just flashy, making it the song's "emotional heartbeat."
  • Self-Titled Album:
    • Interpretation: A statement of confidence, declaring "this is who we are" eight albums in, rather than a debut.
• Other Metal Bands:
  • Gojira: New album rumored for 2026 release.
  • Angus McSix: New album coming with a new singer after Thomas Winkler's departure.
  • Amon Amarth: Praised for their unique blend of power and death metal, and their impressive live show (Viking boat).
  • Sabaton: Also praised; the drummer is partnered with singer Floor Jansen.

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