In their four year absence since the Black Rose EP, WSHWW is a nice warm return from the old alternative metal giants. On the album we see the band taking traces from their past albums. Ranging from the continued progression into a more rock based sound of The Great Depression, the production and electronic/orchestrated dabbling in About A Burning Fire, and the immediacy of Silence. 17 years into their career, Blindside aren't doing any new tricks. More so being a band with such a sound in 2011 won't separate itself too much from the pack (though save from Christian's undeniable vocal prowess). But for old fans, WSHWW will bring a sense of nostalgia and presence at the same time. It's a triumphant return for the men from Sweden that stands strong among their past albums.
Christian seems to have worked out the kinks in his clean vocals over the years. I loved the earlier albums but the vocals were often times cracky and broken (talking about clean vocals I know Christian always had the ability to scream/belt out at will and execute it perfectly.) But now its a pleasant experience throughout and not a chore to listen to the clean parts.
Exactly what I hoped for, more electronic experimentation and sweet and catchy songs.Bring
out the dead is the only song I don't really like. But that might still change. I have some
problems with monster on the radio but find it a bit hard to say something in the spirit of
; "man that song is way too catchy and poppy and fun to listen too so it's bad" I just dont
think it fits on this album might have been a nice b-side or something.
