Album · Released 24 June 2008
The Sound of Madness
Brent Smith is the main reason The Sound of Madness works as well as it does. He can give a heavy song enough force to cut through the guitars, then make a much quieter melody feel just as substantial. Shinedown's third album puts both sides of that voice to good use. Devour begins with a strong rhythmic build before the full band arrives, setting up a fast, direct opening. The title track follows with a bigger, more deliberate groove and a…
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The Sound of MadnessOur album review · 9 October 2025
8.5 