Renown guitarist Mark Tremonti makes his return this year with brand new album Dust. Having created music from the nineties with Creed, before deciding to expand his musical vocabulary with Alter Bridge. Giving way to a more instrumental aspect of the mans playing whilst showcasing his brilliant chops the time has come for yet another evolution. Releasing the acclaimed Cauterize just last year Tremonti is back before the Dust has settled.
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- My Last Mistake
- The Cage
- Once Dead
- Dust
- Betray Me
- Tore My Heart Out
- Catching Fire
- Never Wrong
- Rising Storm
- Unable To See
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[length]44:00[/length]
[record_label]Fret 12 Records[/record_label]
[release_date]April 29th 2016[/release_date]
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Returning sooner than anticipated the guitarist once again delves into solo territory with the release of new album Dust. Rooted in Metal Tremonti is known for his classic licks but less known is his vocal ability. Ramping up the pace the now singer showcases his pipes. With emphasis put on solid song writing the likes of “The Cage” see instrumental widdling put on the back burner and instead focuses on the art of the song itself. Creating fluctuating yet well placed vocal harmonies brings a fantastic sense of melody to the songs. Whilst also ensuring the man’s identity remains imprinted on the guitar characteristics.
Joined once again by long time friends Garret Whitlock on drums, Eric Friedman and Wolfgang Van Halen on bass the foursome deliver groove without sacrificing melody. Taking a leaf out of Alter Bridge memories to create the nostalgia inducing title track “Dust” shows just how far Tremonti’s singing has come. Working in carefully selected melodies that compliment the melancholic tone perfectly introducing simplistic but effective dynamics, culminating in a stadium sized guitar solo. Shattering the sepia contour “Betray Me” similarly showcases that the band can also be surprisingly heavy despite their emotional release.
Not quite an ode to the Hunger Games, “Catching Fire” sees once again the accessiblity in Tremonti’s vocals characterised by another well thought out chorus which despite similar blueprints are differential in their delivery. Remaining within the five minute mark each song is long enough to get its point across without overstaying its welcome. Making the likes of “Never Wrong” work their magic, despite its middle of the road Rock setting the band deliver some brilliantly crafted songs that would make fans of Cauterize blush. The next logical step Tremonti and co have expanded on their musical vocabulary enabling for a fantastic, well thought out and beautifully punctuated conversation on Dust.
[verdict]Yes[/verdict]
[why]Building on previous achievement Cauterize, Tremonti returns sooner than anticipated with brand new album Dust. Ticking all of the right boxes the singer showcases yet another string to his already numerous bows.[/why]
