Attention Attention
Shinedown · 2018
50 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A thunderous blend of hard-hitting riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the struggle for self-acceptance.
Top tracks — play these first
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DEVIL Start here — This track stands out with its infectious chorus and exploration of inner demons, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of confronting personal struggles.
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MONSTERS — With its poignant lyrics about battling one's fears, this song resonates deeply with listeners and showcases Shinedown's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with emotional depth.
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ATTENTION ATTENTION — The title track acts as a rallying cry for self-empowerment, featuring anthemic hooks that invite listeners to embrace their true selves amidst adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic tracks with introspective moments, maintaining thematic cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dramatic tone before launching into the high-energy lead single 'Devil'.
- Tracks like 'Monsters' and 'Get Up' feature anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, while others like 'Black Soul' delve into darker themes.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- cathartic anthems for resilience
- empowering tracks for motivation
- introspective moments amidst energy
- uplifting themes for personal growth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth and reflection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Addresses mental health themes, resonating deeply with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- inner demons· self-empowerment rally· battling fears
- Moods
- Cathartic· Introspective
- Career context
- Released on May 4, 2018, Attention Attention is Shinedown's sixth studio album, following the commercial success of 2015's Threat to Survival. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as a leading act in the alternative rock scene while exploring deeper themes within their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Seether
Tracklist
- 1 THE ENTRANCE 0:39
- 2 DEVIL Start here 3:27
- 3 BLACK SOUL 3:23
- 4 ATTENTION ATTENTION 3:51
- 5 KILL YOUR CONSCIENCE 3:52
- 6 PYRO 3:51
- 7 MONSTERS 4:08
- 8 DARKSIDE 3:53
- 9 CREATURES 3:56
- 10 EVOLVE 2:57
- 11 GET UP 4:06
- 12 special 3:44
- 13 THE HUMAN RADIO 4:09
- 14 BRILLIANT 4:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Ember
Breaking Benjamin
Shares a similar intensity with themes of personal struggle and resilience through powerful riffs.
Outsider
Three Days Grace
Explores inner turmoil and self-empowerment with hard-hitting rock anthems and emotional depth.
Vessels
Starset
Combines cinematic soundscapes with introspective lyrics on battles within oneself and the search for meaning.
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