I certainly prefer Myles' lead tone on Fortress and The Last Hero. To be honest though, his tone before that was pretty average.

I've never fancied myself having a "good ear." So that might be why I don't have a problem with the "muddled" sound of the album. I feel like it's just that heavy. And I honestly still love it. More than I did when I posted yesterday morning. The title track is exhausting but in...

Went with The Last Hero.

It's really only between that and This Side Of Fate. But I just think the overall writing is better in The Last Hero.

The Writing On The Wall
This Side Of Fate
Twilight
Island Of Fools
The Last Hero

The Other Side just missing out due to Twilight

1. Cry Of Achilles 2. The Writing On The Wall 3. Show Me A Sign 4. Down To My Last 5. Slip To The Void 6. All Hope Is Gone 7. This Side Of Fate 8. Calm The Fire 9. Peace Is Broken 10. Break Me Down (yes, I’m being serious) 11. Island Of Fools 12. Bleed It Dry 13. Burn It Down 14. The Other Side 15. ...

I have no idea how anyone can honestly enjoy the Crows on a Wire chorus. It's just so fucking cringey and embarrassing. I love everything else about that song but I legitimately believe it to be the worst chorus in their discography. I agree, ruins the entire song for me to be honest. Good song out...

It was a good show. I like the set list, although mostly because I haven't seen any live videos of them for a few years.

Guitars could've sounded much better, though Myles sounded great vocally. Would've liked it if they played a better song from the new album. But all in all, it was fun to watch.

anguyen92 wrote:On another note, it's nice to see the reach AB has with their fans. In the front, you see attractive ladies, men, and a relatively old Asian man. This band can reach them all.

They've penetrated the notoriously tough old Asian market. AB are headed for stardom!

What's up with that echo-like vocal effect

Mark looks he's been hitting the gym again.

Nobody mention his size

Broken Wings! Set list is pretty good so far

Mark's guitar is far too low in the mix

I will say this: on Fortress, I felt the verses were often the best part of the song. With The Last Hero, I think it might be the bridges.

Haha not gonna argue with you there. Hope we haven't put too much of a damper on things. Just trying to be honest. Even if the album as a whole isn't as good as it could be, there are some great songs. The Last Hero and This Side Of Fate being two stand-outs. I actually really love Twilight too. Not...

Maybe some people have been listening to it for a little longer than a day...

The whole "give it time to let it sink in" doesn't apply to everybody. The older I've gotten and the more music I've listened to, the easier I find it to separate good music from great music. Loved Fortress the first time I heard it, love it even more now. So I think a lot of us who are un...

Well, it's almost lunchtime October 7th here and I've given it a good few listens. So my brief review... After the monster album that was Fortress, I was expecting big things from the follow-up. Maybe not an album quite as good, but at least one that shows how far the guys have come. Unfortunately, ...

Regardless of how I feel about the evolution of Alter Bridge's sound, I really don't think any serious band should listen to their fan base when it comes to creating music.

Okay, the way it seems right now, I won't hear anything new and fresh and wow on this album. I guess I should deal with that. Decent songs at best, but they don't live up to the hype for me. Songs haven't impressed me much either (although The Other Side is good) and my expectations have taken a bi...

I'm quite grateful the mods are deleting posts so it doesn't spoil the album for those of us who haven't heard it yet.