| Written by Alex Mrkonjic TRACK LISTING Show Me A Leader The Writing On The Wall The Other Side My Champion Poison In Your Veins Cradle To The Grave Losing Patience This Side Of Fate You Will Be Remembered Crows On A Wire Twilight Island Of Fools The Last Hero Release Date: October 7, 2016 Label: Napalm Records (Worldwide), Caroline Records (NA) Website: www.alterbridge.com www.facebook.com/alterbridge |  |
ALTER BRIDGE IS:
Myles Kennedy - Lead vocals & guitars Mark Tremonti - Guitars & backing vocals Brian Marshall - Bass Scott Phillips - Drums
Myles Kennedy - Lead vocals & guitars Mark Tremonti - Guitars & backing vocals Brian Marshall - Bass Scott Phillips - Drums
“Every time we do a record, my only goal is for people to simply think it’s better than the previous record”. Guitarist Mark Tremonti made that statement when talking about Alter Bridge’s upcoming fifth studio effort The Last Hero. While I understand what he is aiming for, as of right now, I am not entirely convinced The Last Hero has outdone 2013’s outstanding masterpiece Fortress. With that being said, The Last Hero is an excellent record, and is certainly one I would put on repeat.
For the latest release, the Orlando quartet decided to make the album about heroes and for heroes. This can be heard throughout the album on songs such as lead single “Show Me A Leader”, “My Champion”, and the title track “The Last Hero”. You can certainly tell current world issues and the lack of leadership is at the forefront of “Show Me A Leader” with a strong chorus and lyrics like “Show me a leader that won’t compromise” making the message loud a clear. They have also tried some new ideas on the album such as using a 7-string guitar, this can be heard on “The Other Side”, and “Crows On A Wire” and man does it sound good.
We all know Alter Bridge is good at blistering solos, gut-wrenching guitar work and ground-shaking drums in their songs, however on every record, there is always that one power ballad that is popular. This time around, it is “You Will Be Remembered”. It is by far the best powerful ballad they have ever done in my opinion. It is a tribute to all the heroes out there that have put their lives on the line for what they believe in. Whether it be men of history or past and current members of the military, this song is for them and it is one of my favourite songs on the album and my favourite ballad they have ever done.
Overall, I am not entirely convinced that The Last Hero better than their previous record simply because the songs were so well done and it was just amazing from start to finish. However, The Last Hero is an epic record in its own right. There are plenty of heavy-hitting tracks and powerful ballads to please any hard rock fan. I am certainly going to pick up a copy when it comes out and you should do the same.
For the latest release, the Orlando quartet decided to make the album about heroes and for heroes. This can be heard throughout the album on songs such as lead single “Show Me A Leader”, “My Champion”, and the title track “The Last Hero”. You can certainly tell current world issues and the lack of leadership is at the forefront of “Show Me A Leader” with a strong chorus and lyrics like “Show me a leader that won’t compromise” making the message loud a clear. They have also tried some new ideas on the album such as using a 7-string guitar, this can be heard on “The Other Side”, and “Crows On A Wire” and man does it sound good.
We all know Alter Bridge is good at blistering solos, gut-wrenching guitar work and ground-shaking drums in their songs, however on every record, there is always that one power ballad that is popular. This time around, it is “You Will Be Remembered”. It is by far the best powerful ballad they have ever done in my opinion. It is a tribute to all the heroes out there that have put their lives on the line for what they believe in. Whether it be men of history or past and current members of the military, this song is for them and it is one of my favourite songs on the album and my favourite ballad they have ever done.
Overall, I am not entirely convinced that The Last Hero better than their previous record simply because the songs were so well done and it was just amazing from start to finish. However, The Last Hero is an epic record in its own right. There are plenty of heavy-hitting tracks and powerful ballads to please any hard rock fan. I am certainly going to pick up a copy when it comes out and you should do the same.
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