![]() “ATTENTION ATTENTION!” is another in a long line of brilliant singles that promises to stand the test of time. They are every bit as good as the legends who filled arenas back in the day. To fully appreciate their impact, you need to see them perform live. All the while, they inspire fans to the best versions of themselves that they can possibly be.Įven if fans never act on the inspirational messages contained within the lyrics of Shinedown songs, there is something cathartic and healing about their brand of rock and roll. Unlike the grunge era (where personal struggles were something of an albatross), Shinedown uplifts you with their ability to battle their demons and come out the other side. Though they possess the gravitas of the rock stars of yesteryear, they are grounded and humbled, sharing stories of their individual struggles with songs that touch people deeply. One of the things that makes Shinedown worshiped by their fans is their relatability. What makes it stand out most is the infectious hook of the chorus that anchors the song. This is especially true with the title track to the album. Never ones to rely on a sticking to a formula of what has worked in the past, Shinedown fearlessly spreads their wings to fly into uncharted territory, incorporating elements of rap/rock in their own captivating way. In some ways, this song showcases the continued growth of (arguably) the greatest hard rock band of this generation. It’s the other dimension of the individual.” And then you start going into the psychological part of the song. “It’s like your alter ego jumps into the room all of a sudden, and starts messing with you and pushing you around a little bit. To him “it’s a story album that tells one story and features a beginning, middle, and end. However, Brent Smith doesn’t think of it that way. This is the first time that Shinedown has done a concept album (by the common use of the word). As they were exiting, they heard the alarm stating “ATTENTION ATTENTION please evacuate.” The rest, as they say, is history. The final decision was made when the band was evacuated from a hotel that they were staying in when the fire alarm went off. Briefly toying with the idea of making this the band’s first self-titled album, the suggestion was made to use “ATTENTION ATTENTION” as the title because it tied into the cover art. Well, the final decision at the very least. The title track off of Shinedown’s most recent album came to be in a serendipitous way. Shinedown was recently featured as the Top Live Performance of 2019 on Hard Rock Daddy, touring in support of their latest album, ATTENTION ATTENTION. The list is designed as much for flow as it is for rankings (perhaps even more so).Īt the bottom of the page (beneath the reviews) is a listing of the songs in order. Click on the image above to listen to the songs. The goal of Hard Rock Daddy is to expose our readers not just to songs, but also to the artists who create the music, which is why each song on the list features a short blurb.įor the first time in Hard Rock Daddy’s history, the segmented YouTube playlists have been replaced with a single Spotify playlist. This list covers the broad spectrum of hard rock (Active Rock, Classic Rock, Power Metal, Prog Rock, Punk, and beyond). In fact, many of the songs featured received no spins at all. Although a number of the songs featured on this list appeared on the Octane Big ‘Uns Countdown Songs of 2019 and/or the Top 50 Active Rock Songs of 2019, Hard Rock Daddy’s TOP 100 HARD ROCK SONGS OF 2019 is not based on radio airplay. The rock and roll world exists well beyond the realm of Active Rock radio or the confines of North America. To give our readers the greatest possible variety of music, the TOP 100 HARD ROCK SONGS OF 2019 only features one song per album (although a number of artists released more than one single worthy of recognition). This may very well be the strongest year-end list of songs since Hard Rock Daddy’s launch in 2013. Contrary to the rumors of rock music’s demise, 2019 proved that the genre is alive and kicking.
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