The architect of American rock bands, Alter Bridge and Creed and one of the greatest guitarists and musicians of his generation, Mark Tremonti has finally released three short clips of individual songs featuring on his up coming debut solo album, “All I Was.” The man behind some of metal’s greatest songs in the last decade decided against taking a break during his free time and instead record an album full of his own brand of musical influence and style. His project has attracted enormous interest as to how it will sound and after months of intense studio work, audiences now at last get a sneak preview of what some of the hard graft has engineered.
With the help of guitarist/ bassist Eric Friedman and drummer Garret Whitlock, the three audio clips demonstrate distinctly the crushing guitar skills of this guitar god and his fantastic vocals. However equally sensational are the abilities of his band members and particularly Garret Whitlock who really shines with some incredibly efficacious and powerful drumming.
1.You Waste Your Time
The first clip released and the longest, “You waste your time” begins with a distinguished metal guitar riff full of energetic and aggressive intent before progressing into a controlled and harmonious verse and leading into a captivating chorus. It is this particular clip that clearly emphasises that this is Mark Tremonti, not Creed or Alter Bridge, but the guitarist’s own brand of dynamic and enterprising rock, sounding completely different to anything he has created before. It is a fantastic introduction to what should be a ground breaking solo album.
2. So You’re Afraid
The second preview clip “So You’re Afraid”, demonstrates Mark Tremonti’s signature skill of creating a melodic and sweet sounding rhythm with his guitar and voice before in an instant cranking up the level to produce some incredible heavy metal riffs. “So You’re Afraid” also features the first guitar solo heard on the record from Tremonti, an epic, fast paced shredder of a solo complete with trademark insane tremolo picking and whammy effects. Unfortunately it is here where the clip fades out but Tremonti has accomplished what he set out to achieve, teasing fans and leaving them desperate for more.
3. The Things I've seen
Sadly each clip gets shorter and the third and final clip, “The Things I’ve Seen” runs at just 54 seconds. However this preview clearly emphasises Tremonti’s outstanding vocals, something rarely witnessed on Creed and Alter Bridge records. It is the slowest of the songs previewed but is equally as intense in regards to the lyrics and vocals. It probably is my favourite of the three song previews as it exhibits Tremonti’s impressive singing abilities most efficaciously. We know Mark Tremonti the guitar player, however these three audio clips prove he is a mighty fine and accomplished singer aswell.
After listening to the preview clips presented, it is safe to say that “All I was” will be a defining album for Mark Tremonti. It will firmly establish him in the history books of rock and roll as an incredible guitarist, lyricist and vocalist. The man consistently delivers 100% whether it is with Creed or with Alter Bridge and come July when his solo album is due for release, audiences will discover his incredible talent and ability as an individual recording artist too.
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