Shinedown – Leave a Whisper

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Artist: Shinedown

Title: Leave a Whisper

Year: 2003

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Tracklist

  • 1. Fly from the Inside (3:55)
  • 2. Left Out (3:51)
  • 3. Lost in the Crowd (3:56)
  • 4. No More Love (3:46)
  • 5. Better Version (3:45)
  • 6. Burning Bright (3:47)
  • 7. In Memory (4:04)
  • 8. All I Ever Wanted (4:10)
  • 9. Stranger Inside (4:01)
  • 10. Lacerated (3:58)
  • 11. Crying Out (3:31)
  • 12. 45 (4:10)
  • 13. Simple Man - Acoustic (5:20)
  • 14. Burning Bright - Sanford Mix (3:44)
  • 15. 45 - Acoustic (4:34)
  • 16. Simple Man - Rock Version (4:25)
  • 17. Leave a Whisper - Acoustic; Live from Leave a Whisper Sessions (3:36)
  • 18. Start Over - Acoustic; Live from Leave a Whisper Sessions (4:32)
  • 19. Soon Forgotten - Demo (3:33)
  • 20. No More Love - Demo (3:46)
  • 21. Falling Fearless - Demo (4:39)
  • 22. Left Out - Demo (3:36)
  • 23. Emptiness Man - Demo (2:51)
  • 24. Notice Me - Demo (4:03)
  • 25. Fly from the Inside - Acoustic; Live from WXDX / Pittsburgh (3:59)

Review

"Leave a Whisper" kicked off Shinedown's journey into rock stardom with a bang. This 2003 debut album is a hard-hitting, melodic powerhouse that showcases Brent Smith's gritty vocals and the band's knack for crafting catchy tunes with an emotional punch.

The album's sound is firmly rooted in the post-grunge era, drawing comparisons to bands like Alice in Chains and Puddle of Mudd. But Shinedown brings their own flavor to the table, particularly with tracks like "Fly from the Inside" and "45" that became instant fan favorites. The band's cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" is a standout, proving they can put their own spin on a classic.

While some critics found the album's sound a bit too familiar, fans couldn't get enough of Shinedown's raw energy and relatable lyrics. The platinum certification and chart success of singles like "Burning Bright" speak volumes about the album's impact. With "Leave a Whisper," Shinedown didn't just introduce themselves to the rock world - they carved out their place in it. - Chase

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