Released 19 years ago this October
Blackbird
Alter Bridge · 2007
68 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
A soaring blend of powerful riffs and introspective lyrics that navigates themes of resilience and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ties That Bind Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Blackbird — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of loss and hope, featuring an extended guitar solo that showcases the band's technical prowess.
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Rise Today — The anthem-like quality of this song captures a spirit of empowerment and resilience, making it a rallying cry for fans during live performances.
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Watch Over You — With its acoustic arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, this ballad highlights the band's ability to convey vulnerability amidst their heavier sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with skilled musicianship, creating memorable moments throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual guitar harmonies, particularly evident in the title track and 'Buried Alive'.
- Several tracks, such as 'Coming Home' and 'Watch Over You', incorporate softer verses that build into powerful choruses.
- The running time includes multiple extended instrumental sections, especially in 'Blackbird', which showcases intricate guitar solos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective and introspective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Often cited as a high point in the band's career, showcasing ambition.
- Career context
- Released on October 9, 2007, Blackbird is Alter Bridge's third studio album, following the commercially successful One Day Remains. At this point, the band had solidified their identity in the post-grunge landscape, building on their previous successes while also taking creative risks, particularly with longer tracks and deeper lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creed· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace
Tracklist
- 1 Ties That Bind Start here 3:19
- 2 Come to Life 3:52
- 3 Brand New Start 4:55
- 4 Buried Alive 4:35
- 5 Coming Home 4:20
- 6 Before Tomorrow Comes 4:07
- 7 Rise Today 4:21
- 8 Blackbird 7:58
- 9 One by One 4:20
- 10 Watch Over You 4:19
- 11 Break Me Down 3:56
- 12 White Knuckles 4:25
- 13 Wayward One 4:48
- 14 The Damage Done 3:46
- 15 New Way to Live 5:39
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