Released: Jul 17, 2012
Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal
Label: FRET12
Number Of Tracks: 12
The debut solo album of Mark Tremonti displays the full range of his skill as both a guitarist and vocalist with an intriguing blend of hard rock and speed metal.
All I WasFeatured review by: UG Team, on july 20, 2012 5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Sound: This album has been in the works since 2010, as Mark Tremonti realized he was writing a lot of songs that didn't really fit with either of his two bands – Creed and Alter Bridge. Since then it has all been a matter of timing – trying to find an opening when his commitments to his bands wouldn't interfere with the recording and release of his solo album. Since founding Creed in 1995 with vocalist Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti was almost instantly in the spotlight. Creed's debut album was enormously successful and they were the first band to have four singles from a debut album reach #1 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Over time relations with the instrumental members of the band and vocalist Scott Stapp broke down which resulted in the band disbanding, who then reformed with a new vocalist, Myles Kennedy, as Alter Bridge in 2004. Alter Bridge's first album received a lot of flack being called a copy of Creed, but they came into their own with the release of their second album, "Blackbird", in 2007. Today that finds Mark Tremonti playing lead guitar for both Alter Bridge and a re-formed Creed. Mark Tremonti found time to release an instructional DVD called "Mark Tremonti: The Sound And The Story" where he teaches parts from the album "Blackbird" as well as some guitar techniques for practice. This is around the same time that Mark Tremonti knew he would be releasing a solo album.
Mark Tremonti launched a website to track the progress of his album in January 2012. Mark Tremonti recruited members of the band Submersed and the Creed bassist, Brian Marshall, as his backing band and provides all the vocals and lead guitar himself. The first single, "You Waste Your Time" was released on May 7, 2012 and within one day had reached #10 on the iTunes Rock Songs Chart. Tremonti released a music video for the same single that released on May 17th. The album actually released on July 17th. The album has 12 tracks and clocks in at approximately 51 minutes. The sound of the album could best be described as modern hard rock mixed with elements of thrash metal. How is this album different from all the other hoards of hard rock releases you ask? Well, I will answer in two parts – one, Mark Tremonti's guitar lines are actually interesting and not endlessly repeating, and two, while the songs are catchy you don't feel like the hook is being shoved in your face over and over. The composition is excellent, the tone is excellent, and the drums are like a force driving the music forward. There are a lot of solos on the album, and they are definitely high points in every song. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Mark Tremonti's voice really surprised me as I have listened to a lot of solo projects by guitarists and bassists and when they choose to do the vocals themselves it is almost always a case of trying to enjoy the album despite the vocals, but in the case of Mark Tremonti he pulls off lead vocals like it was second nature to him. The vocals are very well executed and really his delivery reminds me of Myles Kennedy without the trebly quaver in his voice. Mark's voice was one of the biggest surprises for me on the album, and I was truly pleasantly surprised. The lyrics and vocal delivery both go really well with the instrumental part of the songs, without vocals or instruments overpowering each other.
As a sample of the lyrics, I have tried to transcribe some of the lyrics from the single "You Waste Your Time" following: "You should have seen more faces from the start/ beholden to the hate within your heart/ you cast the world aside/ hiding from your burden one more time/ but could it be your efforts were in vain/ could it be your life is full of shame/ you threw it all away/ you let it fall to pieces in today/ you waste your time/ you hide too much don't ever let me find what's in your head/ you ask too much don't let me think who are you/ we will need to take it when you are gone/ we won't embrace the liars very long/ you're afraid to go/ you're afraid to face it when you've lost/ for all the ties were severed when you came/ what if I could mend them once again/ you're afraid to learn/ forced to watch the those bridges as they burn/ yeah yeah/ you waste your time/ you hide too much don't never let me find what you are thinking/ what's in your head/ you ask too much don't let me think who are you". The lyrics are really interesting and seem well thought out and very well put together. We can only speculate on what the song is actually about. // 9
Impression: After a few listens I would definitely fall under the category of "very impressed" with this album. With Mark Tremonti you expect some good guitar work but what you actually get is some really well crafted songs with awesome solos, great vocals, and great arrangements. My favorite songs on the album would have to be "YOu Waste Your Time", "Decay", "Brains" and "Wish You Well". Really, the album is great from start to finish. The closest I have in the way of criticism would have to be that the song "New Way Out" is the weakest song on the album for me, having too much of a polished rock song sound to it, but by the time you get to the solo you forget that because the solo redeems the whole track with its awesomeness. I would absolutely recommend buying this album, whether you are a fan of Creed, Alter Bridge or just thrash metal or hard rock – Mark Tremonti isn't just treading on the same familiar ground. This is a very solid album and very impressive for a debut solo album. // 9
All I Was
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Shrivel, on july 20, 2012 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sound: No stranger to hard rock/metal with loads of melody, Mark Tremonti drops his debut solo album on the world and man, does it hit with a heavy boom. Tremonti takes his usual riffs that everyone is familiar with from his work with Alter Bridge and Creed and in the words of Spinal Tap, "turns them up to 11". Every track, save the two slower tunes, is a perfect blend of metal and melody, and will have you testing the limits of your sound system with every turn of the volume knob. This is pure metal with no filler (or obnoxious frontman. Yes, I'm looking at you, Scott Stapp).
The audio quality of this CD is among the best I've heard in the past 20 years. Yeah, like every other modern record these days, it's still compressed all to hell, but somehow the engineer managed to leave just enough headroom to give some much appreciated dynamics. The drums are the biggest surprise here, going deep but also providing amazing speed and punch. There are several places where the double kick drums take you immediately back to the days of Metallica. The engineers and mastering guys deserve huge amounts of praise. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically, Tremonti delves into the same places he likes to go with his other two bands. Not that this is a bad thing, but you'll get no surprises here. The place you will be surprised is Tremonti's voice. Wow, I knew he could sing, but he SINGS the hell outta this album. He sings alongside Myles Kennedy on a couple tracks on the most recent Alter Bridge album and this offers a nice change of pace, but after hearing his voice in full solo, I get goosebumps thinking about an entire AB album centered around the juxstaposition of his voice in contrast to Myles'. // 8
Impression: Picking a favorite track is tough, in the same way that pcking a favorite AB track is hard. There's NO weak spots. Today, I really dig "Brains", but this may change tomorrow. Top notch musicianship, a lack of ego, brutal guitars, INCREDIBLE drumming, and infectious melody all add up to the best metal album of 2012 and one of the best albums, period, in the last 5 years. // 9
All I Was
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unregistered, on july 20, 2012 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sound: This album features all the trademark Tremonti sounds I've come to love over the years-the songwriting prowess, the monster riffing, the catchy melodies and tight musicianship-all turned up to 11. It takes after Alter Bridge, which makes sense given that Tremonti worked with Elvis Baskette to produce the record, but there are no soft, emotive tunes on this record. It's angry, and it's good. Hearing Tremonti take the lead on the microphone for once is a real treat, and he doesn't disappoint. That guitarist has been hiding a tremendous hard rock voice for more than a decade, and it's great to finally hear it unleashed. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Call me a critic, but I've always found Stapp's lyrics pretentious and Kennedy's lyrics cliche. Given the choice between either of those two and Tremonti, I'd take Tremonti. His lyrics aren't works of art, but they seem heartfelt and genuine. The lyrics certainly don't take a backseat to the songwriting here. It sounds like Tremonti crafted each song carefully in all aspects. // 9
Impression: This record far surpasses Creed's last two offerings, and I think it holds up against Alter Bridge as well. With bands like Nickelback and Three Days Grace swarming the hard rock charts, Tremonti's record offers something we see too rarely these days: Heart. Combined with his incredible skills as a guitar player and songwriter, this album is well worth your time and patronage. // 10
All I Was
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TremontiAddict, on july 20, 2012 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: For the first time in his career, guitarist Mark Tremonti (Creed and Alter Bridge), takes front and center stage on his debut solo album "All I Was". This album features Tremonti on lead vocals/lead guitar alongside former Submersed members Eric Friedman (backing vocals/rhythm guitar/bass) and Garrett Whitlock (drums). In all my years of listening to Tremonti's music, "All I Was" stands out as his heaviest effort to date. The intro to "Brains" could possibly be the heaviest section of music Tremonti has ever written.
"All I Was" is made up of musical pieces Mark has written and stored up from over the years, and as a result, this album gives a perfect snapshot of who Mark Tremonti really is as a musician. His love for 80s metal is present in "Wish You Well", his ability to write haunting, clean guitar riffs reminiscent of his early Creed days is present in "The Things I've Seen" and "New Way Out", and his melodic vocal melodies can be found throughout choruses in songs such as "Giving Up" and "Decay". And let's not forget the solos. "Leave It Alone", "So You're Afraid", and "You Waste Your Time" house some of my favorite Tremonti solos of all time. If I had to describe this album in one word, I can only think of one word that does the description justice, "Tremonti". // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically, "All I Was" carries a theme of someone that has been emotionally worn down and betrayed. The opening lyrics of "Leave It Alone" set the tone of the album well. "Throw me aside and I'll leave it alone // So I can bury my own // Tear at this pain, this darkness I've known // This time it has won // Retreat inside until the threat is gone."
My personal favorite lyric comes from the chorus of "Decay". "They said that all we had we've wasted // It's something like decay // You know it won't be long before we've spent all our lives complacent, and isn't that a shame? // We've faded for so long."
Mark Tremonti has always included subject matter in his lyrics that makes me think without being too complex. His lyrics are easily digestible in "All I Was", but they carry a strong meaning at the same time.
Vocally, Mark suits the album very well in his first time behind the microphone as a front man. Tremonti shows he can be an aggressive singer on "Wish You Well" and "Decay", but he also portrays a very soothing voice in "New Way Out" and "The Things I've Seen". Is Mark the best singer I've ever heard on a rock record? No, but he has a pleasant voice to listen to for a hard rock/alternative metal album. It takes a lot of guts for a lead guitarist to throw his voice out to the world after 15 years in the professional spotlight, and I think Mark has a vocal effort to be proud of in his solo album debut. // 9
Impression: Earlier, I mentioned the best word to describe this album is "Tremonti". That remains true, but this album shares similarities to other modern hard rock bands as well. In an earlier UG review I wrote for the album's single, "You Waste Your Time", I gave comparisons to Stone Sour and Five Finger Death Punch. Overall, I think those are both still accurate comparisons. Although Mark isn't as natural a singer as Corey Taylor or Ivan Moody, he still shares their knack for singing soaring melodies over heavy music.
After anticipating this album for somewhere around 18 months, I had high expectations for "All I Was". I feel the first half of the album is where this record really shines in full force. The back half of the album is still good, but it didn't have as many attention grabbing moments as the beginning. Nonetheless, I do think "Decay" is a very strong closer.
If my copy of this CD was lost or stolen, I would definitely buy it again. This album is a strong contender for my favorite album of the year, and I can see it staying in my regular playlist for a long, long time. // 9
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
Dude...what? He is regarded as one of the best guitarists alive today. This album is epic and one of the best solo debuts I have ever heard. The amount of negative votes makes your agrument invalid.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
Yeah...you know everything don't you...no shit gets by you...all hail this ******* that can play better and sell more albums than Creed, Alter Bridge and Mark Tremonti...
Honestly, this is a fantastic CD. It's been too long since I've heard a CD of this quality. Fully recommended. Wherever you are out there, thank you Tremonti!
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
Thank you for valuable input, and for confirming you have not listened to the album.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
Please explain how he is overrated? He generally doesn't get much credit due to his involvement in Creed. Also explain how anything reviewed on this site(Lulu aside) is sooooo Shitty that you would have to be payed to listen to it? You can hear it for free on Youtube for crying out loud. Take your troll mask off for a second, actually listen to it, then come back and talk Shit.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
Dislike him if you will but the dude's got some serious chops. He may not be up there with whoever you think of as gods but he can certainly hold his own.
About the cd, Im digging it a lot. Can't freaking find it anywhere in stores here in Canada though.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
I for one really like this album. It was definitely worth the wait. Even though he sung a good deal on Words darker than their wings I'm still surprised by his voice.
biff022 wrote:
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
I didn't think anyone on this planet would ever say that tremonti was a crap guitarist or overrated. That is a huge joke. Tremonti is a beast, buy his dvd called the sound and the story then come back an comment
Vocally, this album is mediocre at best. Tremonti still has some work to do with his voice, but knowing him and knowing how far he's come with his guitar playing, he's going to only get better from here.
But, that is really the only negative thing I have to say about it. The musicianship is top notch for this brand of music as was expected and Tremonti even throws in some thrash-tastic riffage in a lot of songs that showcases his picking speed which is up to par with many metal guitarists you hear today. Overall, I was very pleased with it, it's a solid listen, but it's not perfection like many people proclaim it to be. There is still room for improvement. I'd give it a respectable 8/10.
Now, Scott and Eric are also in Projected and I'll definitely recommend to the people that enjoyed this album to look into these guys as well. Their debut comes out in mid September I think, but they have the lead singles up on YouTube already. Good stuff and sounds like it'll suit my tastes a little better than Tremonti's solo album did.
Brilliant album.
Can't fault him as a guitar player.
And for someone whos sold something round the region of 40-50 million albums across 15 years yet never done lead vocals apart from a song in 1997 and on the last alter bridge record I think he's done a fecking fantastic job.
It's grittier ,more manly and suits the music very well indeed.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
The thing about opinions is that they are just like butt holes. Everyone has one. It's nothing special pull down your pants to show everyone yours. Please do put out a video or dvd that demonstrates the fruit of your practice though. I want to be as good as you are one day.
I never claimed to be a great guitarist. Tremonti would shred circles around me. He's very skilled. His music is boring and mundane. There is no depth to his art, which is why so many like it... it's easily accessible. Like I said, it's a shame that a guy who is obviously willing to put in the work to master the guitar has absolutely no taste in music. Come on! He was in Creed for god's sake! Creed! The original 90's ripoff band...
Tremonti does wear the sweetest Affliction tees. I'll give him that.
I just totally love how the album art is basically an Affliction tee. That's so totally sweet... it works with all my Affliction and Tapout gear. This is great music for me to listen to when I'm weaving in and out of traffic on my Kawasaki crotch rocket.
All things Tremonti = lack of artistic value. Sounds like all the other Hellyeas Trapts Stainds Crossfades Shinedowns bullshit that pollutes mainstream rock today. Throw Creed and Alter Bridge in there too with the rest of the safe metal crowd. It's a shame this guy has no taste in music... you can hear his practice hours.
This is spot on. Mark Tremonti is one of the most overrated guitar players on Earth.
I only looked at this review for entertainment. You'd have to pay me (a lot) to listen to this album.
Both of you guys must have "good" taste in music then. Probably some failed guitarists that had to turn to WOW and living in their mom's basement where nothing sounds good down there.
I never claimed to be a great guitarist. Tremonti would shred circles around me. He's very skilled. His music is boring and mundane. There is no depth to his art, which is why so many like it... it's easily accessible. Like I said, it's a shame that a guy who is obviously willing to put in the work to master the guitar has absolutely no taste in music. Come on! He was in Creed for god's sake! Creed! The original 90's ripoff band...
Tremonti does wear the sweetest Affliction tees. I'll give him that.
Just because it isn't Dream Theater doesn't mean it has no depth, nor is it so important. Simple things can be very efficient and enjoyable. I don't need music to be deep to be enjoyable and that's something rock fans have to understand. (I'm a huge progressive metal fan)
I never claimed to be a great guitarist. Tremonti would shred circles around me. He's very skilled. His music is boring and mundane. There is no depth to his art, which is why so many like it... it's easily accessible. Like I said, it's a shame that a guy who is obviously willing to put in the work to master the guitar has absolutely no taste in music. Come on! He was in Creed for god's sake! Creed! The original 90's ripoff band...
Tremonti does wear the sweetest Affliction tees. I'll give him that.
You should give him a chance. He's written plenty of songs with depth in his carreer. Alter Bridge is a great example of that (songs like Blackbird, New Way to Live..), but even in Creed there was some good stuff of that (Faceless man, Pity for a Dime..). Creed was all about soul and depth, but most people didn't look further than 'Higher' and 'My Sacrifice'.
Sure, he's accesable.. So what? If you give his music a chance, you can hear his soul in every song.
Sometimes when I read idiot comments that people post about how much they think someone or something sucks it just makes me wanna vomit. Really? Seriously guys?....this sucks? Are you all f**king high?! The guy can shred, he can sing, he's cool and down to earth, Alterbridge rocks, Creed WAS good before everyone got to know what Stapp was really like. Get off your high horses, quit being bitches and learn to appreciate or ATLEAST respect what is good. And not just your whiny little "I can play seek and destroy really good" opinion but a cold hard FACT. THIS is music. Is it gonna change the world? No. But does it kick ass? Absolutely. Period.
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
That goes for anything really. You should have seen the chastising I got from my friends and family on Facebook because I didn't think The Dark Knight Rises was as great as everybody is making it out to be. Yeah, it's a phenomenal movie, but that doesn't make it exempt from me finding things that I didn't like about it.
That goes for anything really. You should have seen the chastising I got from my friends and family on Facebook because I didn't think The Dark Knight Rises was as great as everybody is making it out to be. Yeah, it's a phenomenal movie, but that doesn't make it exempt from me finding things that I didn't like about it.
Woah dude, you went to see The Dark Knight Rises and came back alive.
I never claimed to be a great guitarist. Tremonti would shred circles around me. He's very skilled. His music is boring and mundane. There is no depth to his art, which is why so many like it... it's easily accessible. Like I said, it's a shame that a guy who is obviously willing to put in the work to master the guitar has absolutely no taste in music. Come on! He was in Creed for god's sake! Creed! The original 90's ripoff band...
Tremonti does wear the sweetest Affliction tees. I'll give him that.
if his stuff is so "lacking" go try to play any thing since 2004 that he has put out
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
Myles is definetly a better sing especially live. but not nesscesarly a better player. theyre both awesome. just at different styles. Mark is a real fast shredder but Myles has that bluesy background. thats what makes their songs so interesting. the clash of styles.
First of all, why are people coming to a review of the album to say they will never listen to the album?
Anyways.. I like the album overall, Tremonti really isn't treading any new ground musically, just delving a little deeper into the metal side of his writing, not to say it's a bad thing, he knows his strengths and he sticks to them, though perhaps a bit too much. As for his singing, he very may well have a way to go in terms of gaining more confidence in his voice, but for his first true outing behind the mic he has done incredibly well. Personally, I would love for him to step out of his comfort zone musically now that he knows he can stand on his own. I'd just like to see some more risks taken on his next outing.
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
Myles is definetly a better sing especially live. but not nesscesarly a better player. theyre both awesome. just at different styles. Mark is a real fast shredder but Myles has that bluesy background. thats what makes their songs so interesting. the clash of styles.
At least we can have a discussion about this... hopefully all the Slash fanboys will read these posts to see what an actual discussion is.
That being said, I have to respectfully disagree.
Ignore the SUPER CHEESY clothes and awful video, and go right to 2:54, Myles rips out a solo... it's not the greatest in the world, not as good as some of the ones he does live now, but he has chops at least to Tremonti or better. The difference between him and Tremonti is Myles as far as I see it is that Myles is more melodic, he's not just playing fast to play fast.
That's just my opinion, I think Myles is better, but like I said before, Tremonti has said in numerous articles, he has admitted that Myles is better than him. Tremonti said he never knew how good he was until one night he overheard Myles playing an amazingly technical jazz solo over a repeating pattern. The funny thing is Myles always ceded the lead guitar spot to Tremonti, either as an act of good faith for giving him the job, or just because he's a really nice guy, which by all account Myles ( and Tremonti) is/are.
I've only heard the single and teasers, but I'm looking forward to hearing the rest. Good stuff so far.
Now if we can get an AB record with Myles and Mark sharing lead vocals AND lead guitar...
If you listen to AB, Mark is always doing second vocals in like every song and in the last song of AB3, he sings a whole bridge part.
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
Myles is definetly a better sing especially live. but not nesscesarly a better player. theyre both awesome. just at different styles. Mark is a real fast shredder but Myles has that bluesy background. thats what makes their songs so interesting. the clash of styles.
At least we can have a discussion about this... hopefully all the Slash fanboys will read these posts to see what an actual discussion is.
That being said, I have to respectfully disagree.
Ignore the SUPER CHEESY clothes and awful video, and go right to 2:54, Myles rips out a solo... it's not the greatest in the world, not as good as some of the ones he does live now, but he has chops at least to Tremonti or better. The difference between him and Tremonti is Myles as far as I see it is that Myles is more melodic, he's not just playing fast to play fast.
That's just my opinion, I think Myles is better, but like I said before, Tremonti has said in numerous articles, he has admitted that Myles is better than him. Tremonti said he never knew how good he was until one night he overheard Myles playing an amazingly technical jazz solo over a repeating pattern. The funny thing is Myles always ceded the lead guitar spot to Tremonti, either as an act of good faith for giving him the job, or just because he's a really nice guy, which by all account Myles ( and Tremonti) is/are.
i agree i've seen that video before. i know Myles could play lead in any other band in the world, but i wouldnt call him better or Tremonti. I'd say theyre equally awesome just better at playing different styles
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
Myles is definetly a better sing especially live. but not nesscesarly a better player. theyre both awesome. just at different styles. Mark is a real fast shredder but Myles has that bluesy background. thats what makes their songs so interesting. the clash of styles.
At least we can have a discussion about this... hopefully all the Slash fanboys will read these posts to see what an actual discussion is.
That being said, I have to respectfully disagree.
Ignore the SUPER CHEESY clothes and awful video, and go right to 2:54, Myles rips out a solo... it's not the greatest in the world, not as good as some of the ones he does live now, but he has chops at least to Tremonti or better. The difference between him and Tremonti is Myles as far as I see it is that Myles is more melodic, he's not just playing fast to play fast.
That's just my opinion, I think Myles is better, but like I said before, Tremonti has said in numerous articles, he has admitted that Myles is better than him. Tremonti said he never knew how good he was until one night he overheard Myles playing an amazingly technical jazz solo over a repeating pattern. The funny thing is Myles always ceded the lead guitar spot to Tremonti, either as an act of good faith for giving him the job, or just because he's a really nice guy, which by all account Myles ( and Tremonti) is/are.
i agree i've seen that video before. i know Myles could play lead in any other band in the world, but i wouldnt call him better or Tremonti. I'd say theyre equally awesome just better at playing different styles
It's all really matter of opinion in style. Great example is that my friend is a jazz and blues guitar player and I'm a metal guitarist. We both actually believe the other is a better guitarist. I love his ability to play smooth and more soulful which I personally think is why he's better but I'd demolish him when it comes down to heavier riffing and shredding, so he thinks I'm better than him.
It's all taste and styles. While I do love the more soulful sounding guitar, I favor Tremonti because he's been a big influence on me over the years, ever since Creed.
Possibly the album of the year so far along with Apocalyptic Love. Great stuff from an amazing guitarist!
Album of the year ! i'll second that!
Pretentous dbag players dont even bother, you dont have enough soul to enjoy a great rock record like this. In a time when rock has to compete with the worst pop/techno/manufactured crap ever ....a record like this is a breath of freah air. Thank You Mark Tremonti for always putting out great music that I (and millions of others) enjoy.
I had the good fortune to be visiting Orlando when Tremonti had his release party show at The Social. Wow!!! I knew none of the songs and yet I was blown away. Decay stood out to me as the top song of the cd and since listening to the cd I find that one to be the shining star amongst the constellation that the cd is. Tremonti is incredible and what a down to earth guy, too. He hung around to sign merch and other swag that people already had and was just great natured guy hanging out (Scott Phillips was in the crowd, too, just talking to whoever cared to approach him). The CD rocks, is aptly called "Melodic Metal" by Mark himself, and it really is a breath of fresh air. In addition, this will make me explore more metal bands, too, like SoulSwitch which backed up Tremonti that night. How anyone that likes rock can dislike this music is beyond me. Now we just wait for Myles' solo effort...
I never claimed to be a great guitarist. Tremonti would shred circles around me. He's very skilled. His music is boring and mundane. There is no depth to his art, which is why so many like it... it's easily accessible. Like I said, it's a shame that a guy who is obviously willing to put in the work to master the guitar has absolutely no taste in music. Come on! He was in Creed for god's sake! Creed! The original 90's ripoff band...
Tremonti does wear the sweetest Affliction tees. I'll give him that.
Mark has never worn an affliction tee. LOL. I'm a seasoned guitarist and musician, I can respect all sorts of music... from Creed to Progressive Metal.. everything except country. And in all honesty, where does the basis for "Creed is a ripoff band" come from? I don't get it. They were an original fresh band when they came out.. not copying anyone. There were no bands before 1995 (when they began writing their first album) that sounded anything like them. If anything lots of bands copied them during the early 2000's nu metal era.
LMAO at all of the Tremonti fanboys disliking everyone that has an opinion other than their own.
Fact is, Myles Kennedy is a better singer AND guitarist than Tremonti, Tremonti admitted it himself... go lookup old videos of Myles playing, he is better... and I don't have to speak about how great his voice it.
Not saying Tremonti is a bad player, or that I'm better than him, just stating my opinion. Give my comment as many dislikes as you want, I don't give a crap. In the end, it's only you fanboys that are getting butthurt because I'm saying something different than you. Get a life.
Myles is definetly a better sing especially live. but not nesscesarly a better player. theyre both awesome. just at different styles. Mark is a real fast shredder but Myles has that bluesy background. thats what makes their songs so interesting. the clash of styles.
At least we can have a discussion about this... hopefully all the Slash fanboys will read these posts to see what an actual discussion is.
That being said, I have to respectfully disagree.
Ignore the SUPER CHEESY clothes and awful video, and go right to 2:54, Myles rips out a solo... it's not the greatest in the world, not as good as some of the ones he does live now, but he has chops at least to Tremonti or better. The difference between him and Tremonti is Myles as far as I see it is that Myles is more melodic, he's not just playing fast to play fast.
That's just my opinion, I think Myles is better, but like I said before, Tremonti has said in numerous articles, he has admitted that Myles is better than him. Tremonti said he never knew how good he was until one night he overheard Myles playing an amazingly technical jazz solo over a repeating pattern. The funny thing is Myles always ceded the lead guitar spot to Tremonti, either as an act of good faith for giving him the job, or just because he's a really nice guy, which by all account Myles ( and Tremonti) is/are.
i agree i've seen that video before. i know Myles could play lead in any other band in the world, but i wouldnt call him better or Tremonti. I'd say theyre equally awesome just better at playing different styles
It's all really matter of opinion in style. Great example is that my friend is a jazz and blues guitar player and I'm a metal guitarist. We both actually believe the other is a better guitarist. I love his ability to play smooth and more soulful which I personally think is why he's better but I'd demolish him when it comes down to heavier riffing and shredding, so he thinks I'm better than him.
It's all taste and styles. While I do love the more soulful sounding guitar, I favor Tremonti because he's been a big influence on me over the years, ever since Creed.
wow you just described me and my friend! im the bluesy guy and hes more of a metal player! thats ironic.
