5.5/10
Asking Alexandria's 2nd LP effort. Better than the first but lacks musical creativity.
First off, this is my first review. Theres nothing special to me about this. I just got this album so I decided to review it. Although seeing as its a lot of the same, its rather hard to make an in depth review of it.Anyways, I'll start by saying that I listened to the album through and did not realize I was on a new track until i heard the hook. Its a lot of open string chugging and not enough expression. I'm referring to those moments with the real deep growls and the breakdowns. Wait, whats that? You heard that in every song? Well, yeah that's Asking Alexandria summed up into one sentence.
Now I'm going to catch myself, this review would not be worth while if I just bashed on the band the whole time. They are not terrible I don't want you to get that impression. The overall sound is pretty good. I also really like the clean vocals, although the actual vocals may not be top notch there are some pretty good hooks.
Compared to "Stand Up and Scream" I think the band has improved. The vocals are actually a little better and there is more of a "rounded" sound (The keys, guitars, vocals, and samples flow together and work with each other, completing the sound). With this said, I want to see this band write some better songs, because that is the area where this band lacks. With creative songs I think this band can make something happen for themselves.
Pros:
Improved sound
Great hooks
Breakdowns are a little more "creative"
Cons:
Eventually the album gets boring
Songs will sound the same
Lacks any "memorable" songs
Bottom Line: If you loved the band before you will like this album. If you hated them before you will still probably hate them. This album is improved but it still feels like "Stand Up and Scream".
Recommended Songs: Dear Insanity, A Lesson Never Learned, To The Stage, Morte Et Dabo
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?w4hwjizpcre14wx
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