'The Last Hero': Track-by-Track Review Countdown
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 2:41 pm
The Last Hero: Song-By-Song Rundown
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Over the next 13 days we will be diving deeper into each song on The Last Hero. Today we begin with the opening track, "Show Me a Leader". As the lead single on the album, Alter Bridge fans are surely well-acquainted with the song by now. It starts with the foreboding sound of Myles delicately plinking a series of clean notes on his electric guitar. The depth of Mark's 7-string catapults us into a bombastic series of chords that declare we are here, so listen up because we have something to say. This opening salvo is layered with the tortuous bends of Myles's lead guitar, the deafening rumble of Brian's bass, and an impressive array of drum patterns from Scott's kit, all of which give us a taste of the instrumental prowess we can expect on this album.
The verse settles into an uptempo groove, the latter half featuring a series of defiant "no" chants that will provide great audience participation when played live. The chorus hits hard with a series of offbeat blows and an unsettling pause. The lyrics after which the song were named demand someone to save us from the current political circus that has torn us apart. "Show Me a Leader" perfectly establishes the tone for the rest of The Last Hero, one of a world gone to hell, but challenging us to fight back.
Highlights:
- Top-notch drumming and guitar leads during the intro
- Singalong "no" sections
- The chorus's unique rhythm
"Disillusioned and tired of waiting for the one
Whose intentions are pure, unpersuaded, we can trust"
Select TABN admin opinions:
Ashlee wrote:This is the perfect welcome back for Alter Bridge. The overarching theme of this song, especially coming off of Fortress is hopeful and bright. 8/10
Ryan wrote:Show Me A Leader is a great album kick off track. It definitely has grown on me and I dig it more with each listen. I love the way the intro builds the song, and subsequently the album up. While some may feel my rating is low, I only rated it lower because I have other tracks that are favorites over this one, so I had to rate this one lower to leave room for others. Rating: 7.5/10.
Average rating: 8/10
(Rounded average of all admin ratings)