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From: Thunder Bay, Canada
Sounds like: Alternative Rock
Altamadum have been pumping out high quality music for the last couple years. For those who haven't been paying attention, just to name a few, they've had their "Levels" album, "Anybody Out There?" EP and now their new "A Monument to Time" album. Let;s see how their new material fares in our review. The opening track "Left Behind" kicks things off with guitar riffs before the pounding drums join the fray. It's not long until the signature Altamadum high energy Rock sound is on full display. There's a hard edge to the track that will surely attract listeners of Hard Rock as well. "Changing Of The Guard" is a haunting track that teeters on being on being a Rock anthem. The vocals soar and the instrumentation bobs and weaves through the Rock wilderness. "Live In Your Memory" is fantastic. Everything works perfectly on the track as the riffs, drums, and vocals work in succession to create a high octane rockin' Rock track. This track has Rock radio written all over it. "Who Have I Become" is more subdued but still strikes a chord at the heartstrings of the listener. The track is a true Rock ballad that will certainly bring out the lighters at their live show. "She's Not OK" brings up the pace and features a tremendous guitar riff throughout that helps make the track pop. It's an incredible track that every fan of Rock should easily get into. "Find Your Way" slows things down a tad but it's still groovy. The track features an outstanding amount of depth for being more toned back. "When The Smoke Has Cleared" is the first single and proves every bit why. The track goes full speed ahead with that signature Altamadum sound that churns up memories of their past single "Anybody Out There?", which was also fantastic. This track will be a fan favorite for sure. "Fight To Be Free" is hard, heavy and unapologetic. It's a top notch track that proves that they can crank it up to 11 when they want to. "Life Line" has an old school Rock sound that makes it a stand out track. It's highly explosive and demands to be heard. "Weather The Storm" is a slower track that really digs deep into the moody atmosphere and lyrical content. It works quite well to be honest. "Take Me Away Again" features a different sound than what they usually create. The track is more laid back but features some layers that help make it much more interesting than the usual laid back track. The closing track "The Phoenix" is the strong finisher that you'd expect them to have. The track hits hard with emotion and chugs along with a heaviness that sends the album out on a high note. Altamadum have done it again and if you're a fan of Rock music, do yourself a favor and pick this up right away.
Verdict:
Canadian Rockers Altamadum are back at it once again with their new full length album.
