Fortress
Alter Bridge · 2013
66 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · post-grunge
A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar riffs, showcasing both emotional depth and technical mastery.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'Fortress' was released in 2013, Alter Bridge had already established themselves as a prominent force in hard rock with three successful albums. This album marked their fourth studio release and followed the critically acclaimed 'AB III', continuing to refine their sound while exploring personal and thematic complexities.
- If you like
- hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge
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Fortress is an album by Alter Bridge, released in 2013. A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar riffs, showcasing both emotional depth and technical mastery. 'Fortress' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Alter Bridge's status in the rock scene. The album received widespread critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and musicianship, highlighting themes of struggle and resilience. It has influenced many contemporary rock bands, emphasizing a return to more melodic heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fortress sound like?
A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar riffs, showcasing both emotional depth and technical mastery. Rooted in hard rock and alternative metal. Start with "Cry of Achilles".
Is Fortress a good place to start with Alter Bridge?
Yes, Fortress is recommended as a starting point for new Alter Bridge listeners. A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar riffs, showcasing both emotional depth and technical mastery. By the time 'Fortress' was released in 2013, Alter Bridge had already established themselves as a prominent force in hard rock with three successful albums. This album marked their fourth studio release and followed the critically acclaimed 'AB III', continuing to refine their sound while exploring personal and thematic complexities.
Who is Fortress for?
Fortress works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Fortress?
Fortress has 13 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Cry of Achilles.
- 1 Cry of Achilles Start here 6:31
- 2 Addicted to Pain Standout 4:17
- 3 Bleed It Dry 4:45
- 4 Lover 5:17
- 5 The Uninvited 4:47
- 6 Peace Is Broken 4:41
- 7 Calm the Fire 6:05
- 8 Waters Rising Standout 5:40
- 9 Farther Than the Sun 4:07
- 10 Cry a River 4:01
- 11 All Ends Well 5:12
- 12 Fortress 7:36
- 13 Outright 3:45
Release Date
September 25, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 44 sec
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