Attention Attention [2LP with Digital Download]

by Shinedown

Overview

Continuing the tone shift of their 2015 effort Threat to Survival, Florida hard rock outfit Shinedown further amplify the polished pop sheen on their sixth set, Attention Attention. Packed with propulsive anthems that are less Breaking Benjamin and more Imagine Dragons (albeit with a lot more muscle), Attention is another step in the band's evolution away from the murky post-grunge sludge of their early work. Produced by the band's bassist Eric Bass, Attention Attention is expertly crafted and lives up to its name, maintaining high energy on 14 tracks of fuel-injected might that aligns with mainstream-friendly bands like the aforementioned Imagine Dragons, AWOLNATION, and X-Ambassadors (especially on tracks like the "Sail"-esque "Kill Your Conscience"), as well as Royal Blood, and even a little late-era Muse. "Devil" and "Black Soul" kick the doors in before "Pyro" engulfs listeners with its riff-heavy, propulsive overdrive. Streamlined yet potent, "The Human Radio" and "Darkside" play with programming flourishes and pop hooks, even injecting some Auto-Tune into the latter. Old-school fans will appreciate the classic feel of "Monsters" and "Creatures," two no-frills moments that harken back to their early days. Outliers include the thematic pairing of the uplifting "Get Up" and the honest "special," which surprise with their heart and clarity, hinting at a potential for even further sonic evolution and lyrical positivity on subsequent releases. At its core, Attention Attention is a fun, engaging ride, maintaining Shinedown's power while making subtle bids to attract a wider audience. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	05/04/2018
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678657849
Rank:	24462

Tracks

Disc 1

1. The Entrance
2. Devil
3. Black Soul
4. Attention Attention
5. Kill Your Conscience
6. Pyro
7. Monsters

Disc 2

8. Darkside
9. Creatures
10. Evolve
11. Get Up
12. Special
13. The Human Radio
14. Brilliant

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Shinedown   Primary Artist
Brent Smith   Vocals
Zach Myers   Guitar
Chris McLernon   Guitar (Acoustic)
Alan Price   Guitar (Acoustic)
Will Moore   Vocals
Eric Bass   Bass
Dora Bullock   Vocals
Noah Bullock   Vocals
Lauren Bass   Vocals
Annette Bass   Vocals
Barry Kersh   Drums
Jeremy "Hoogie" Donais   Vocals
Collin Debruhl   Guitar (Acoustic)
Julianne Moore   Vocals

Technical Credits

Ted Jensen   Mastering
Brent Smith   Composer
Barry Kerch   Composer
Mike Fasano   Technician
Doug McKean   Engineer
Zach Myers   Composer
Dave Bassett   Composer,Producer
Scott Stevens   Composer,Producer
Eric Rickert   Assistant Engineer
Jeremy "Hoogie" Donais   Technician
Tyler Sheilds   Assistant Engineer
William Frederick Bass, Jr   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer