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This review was released on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Transit of Venus
Three Days Grace
RCA Records
Released Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Holy Visage rates this album:
★ ★ ★ - Good
Collected score:
36/65
After a three year absence, Three Days Grace returns with their highly anticipated album, Transit of Venus, which is taken from the astronomical phenomenon that took place most recently in 2012. The phenomenon occurs when Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth or another planet and becomes visible against the solar disk. During a transit, Venus can be seen from Earth as a small black circle moving across the Sun. The occurrence only happens approximately every 240 years, making it a very rare phenomena. Luckily, Three Days Grace doesn't take as long as transits of Venus when it comes to releasing albums, but it can be perceived by some to be just as incredible of an experience.
The album opens with an out of this world, soft, slow-tempo-ed track that begins the album with a cold, sullen feel until it shifts into high gear. The record's second track, "Chalk Outline," carries the intensity with a loud, thunderous anthem that rages against love. The song paints a clear mental image of what love has done to lead singer Adam Gontier, comparing loving somebody to a criminal committing a murder. The third track of the record, "The High Road," slightly delays the intensity with a slower-paced and more gently track about relying on a loved one or friend who has chosen not to rely on you. In the song, lead singer Adam Gontier sings of how he took the wrong approach into the relationship, but will take the more beneficial road out of it.
The album picks up the flow again with the fifth track, "Anonymous." This track will take you back to the band's earlier years, as the instruments start out soft and quiet, but increase abruptly and deafening in the chorus. The band pays respect to Michael Jackson with their own version of his song "Give In to Me." The album's eighth track, "Happiness," continues the hard rock and intensity until the album slows down with the next track, "Give Me a Reason." The album's ninth track is definitely one of the best sounding tracks on the album, but the lyrics are laughable at times.
Other than the album's eleventh track "Expectations," the intensity and intelligent song-writing take a rest until the album's final track, "Unbreakable Heart." The album's closer is easily one of the best tracks on the album, and the most uplifting and lyrically most well-written song on the album. The album preaches to the listener not to give in to the conformity of the world, but to stay true to yourself and your beliefs. The song's lyrics speak louder than its musical support, which is notably brilliant.
Is Three Days Grace a band that improves with every album? We've contemplated that idea. Other than the album's two or three filler songs and some rather odd lyrics, this album is a solid listen. Three Days Grace is one of the most talented and persistent rock bands around in today's music, and this album proves that they still have what it takes to not only keep their current fans interested, but bring in many new fans. We are very impressed with their ability to write intense and purposeful lyrics devoid of profanity. This album is definitely a recommended purchase, as you will find yourself unable to listen to anything else for days.
Ratings by track listing:
1. "Sign of the Times" - ★ ★ ★
2. "Chalk Outline" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. "The High Road" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4. "Operate" - ★ ★
5. "Anonymous" - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. "Misery Loves My Company" - ★ ★
7. "Give In to Me" - ★ ★
8. "Happiness" - ★ ★
9. "Give Me a Reason" - ★ ★ ★
10. "Time That Remains" - ★ ★
11. "Expectations" - ★ ★
12. "Broken Glass" - ★
13. "Unbreakable Heart" - ★ ★ ★ ★
Top songs of this album:
1. "The High Road"
2. "Chalk Outline"
3. "Anonymous"
4. "Unbreakable Heart"
5. "Give Me a Reason"
This review was written by Austin Lovelace.
Three Days Grace
RCA Records
Released Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Holy Visage rates this album:
★ ★ ★ - Good
Collected score:
36/65
After a three year absence, Three Days Grace returns with their highly anticipated album, Transit of Venus, which is taken from the astronomical phenomenon that took place most recently in 2012. The phenomenon occurs when Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth or another planet and becomes visible against the solar disk. During a transit, Venus can be seen from Earth as a small black circle moving across the Sun. The occurrence only happens approximately every 240 years, making it a very rare phenomena. Luckily, Three Days Grace doesn't take as long as transits of Venus when it comes to releasing albums, but it can be perceived by some to be just as incredible of an experience.
The album opens with an out of this world, soft, slow-tempo-ed track that begins the album with a cold, sullen feel until it shifts into high gear. The record's second track, "Chalk Outline," carries the intensity with a loud, thunderous anthem that rages against love. The song paints a clear mental image of what love has done to lead singer Adam Gontier, comparing loving somebody to a criminal committing a murder. The third track of the record, "The High Road," slightly delays the intensity with a slower-paced and more gently track about relying on a loved one or friend who has chosen not to rely on you. In the song, lead singer Adam Gontier sings of how he took the wrong approach into the relationship, but will take the more beneficial road out of it.
The album picks up the flow again with the fifth track, "Anonymous." This track will take you back to the band's earlier years, as the instruments start out soft and quiet, but increase abruptly and deafening in the chorus. The band pays respect to Michael Jackson with their own version of his song "Give In to Me." The album's eighth track, "Happiness," continues the hard rock and intensity until the album slows down with the next track, "Give Me a Reason." The album's ninth track is definitely one of the best sounding tracks on the album, but the lyrics are laughable at times.
Other than the album's eleventh track "Expectations," the intensity and intelligent song-writing take a rest until the album's final track, "Unbreakable Heart." The album's closer is easily one of the best tracks on the album, and the most uplifting and lyrically most well-written song on the album. The album preaches to the listener not to give in to the conformity of the world, but to stay true to yourself and your beliefs. The song's lyrics speak louder than its musical support, which is notably brilliant.
Is Three Days Grace a band that improves with every album? We've contemplated that idea. Other than the album's two or three filler songs and some rather odd lyrics, this album is a solid listen. Three Days Grace is one of the most talented and persistent rock bands around in today's music, and this album proves that they still have what it takes to not only keep their current fans interested, but bring in many new fans. We are very impressed with their ability to write intense and purposeful lyrics devoid of profanity. This album is definitely a recommended purchase, as you will find yourself unable to listen to anything else for days.
Ratings by track listing:
1. "Sign of the Times" - ★ ★ ★
2. "Chalk Outline" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. "The High Road" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4. "Operate" - ★ ★
5. "Anonymous" - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. "Misery Loves My Company" - ★ ★
7. "Give In to Me" - ★ ★
8. "Happiness" - ★ ★
9. "Give Me a Reason" - ★ ★ ★
10. "Time That Remains" - ★ ★
11. "Expectations" - ★ ★
12. "Broken Glass" - ★
13. "Unbreakable Heart" - ★ ★ ★ ★
Top songs of this album:
1. "The High Road"
2. "Chalk Outline"
3. "Anonymous"
4. "Unbreakable Heart"
5. "Give Me a Reason"
This review was written by Austin Lovelace.