Shinedown — The Sound Of Madness

Limited White or Clear Vinyl LP

Originally released in June 2008, the third studio album by Shinedown is one of their best. The album’s lyrics explore diverse subject matter as opposed to their previous albums: “Devour” ventures into political territory, while “What A Shame” tells a story about lead singer Brent Smith’s uncle, who died during the recording of the album, and how Smith and his cousin, professional wrestler Olivia Smith, dealt with the death. Other powerful tunes include “Second Chance,” “If You Only Knew,” “The Crow And The Butterfly” and the title track. 

It is their first release to feature Eric Bass and Zach Myers, their only release to feature Nick Perri, and the band’s only release as a five-piece.

Released: 7/16/21