Saving Abel "Bringing Down The Giant"

Planning to save Abel, they attempt Bringing Down The Giant.
In a musical context, I tend to think of Nickelback. They are one of the most well-known mainstream rock bands of the millennium, and inadvertently, either inspired the formation of many bands like them, or the criticisms of bands sounding like them. I can name many mainstream bands that might be compared to them, but I won’t. Love them or hate them, you at least know the name. The eponymous track, and its lyrics, are the nutrients helping this notion in motion. I love the groove, which to be more rooted in the style of selections written by the likes of Atreyu or Pillar. “Michael Jackson’s Jacket” can be claimed to be their most distinctive, and is worthy of attention, and not just because of its title. Some may say it’s an overrated thriller, but just pay attention to the lyrics. Did you hear that money talks? That’s “Amazing,” but usually it does not have anything to say. The instrumental “Pine Mountain (The Dance of The Proud Poor Man)” has enough twang and banjo to fool anyone in thinking they are in the deep south; it also sets the stage for the next song. There are some people in this world that would proclaim “You Make Me Sick,” but these people just make my stomach upset; partially with worry.  When I listen to the lyrics of “Pictures of Elvis” I tend to think of Lisa Marie Presley, but when I listen to the accompaniment I think of Lady Gaga. Man-eaters, you can’t live with ‘em, but you can live without ‘em; what is scary is that they trick you into thinking they are a necessity, and soon you become the “New Loser.” Just between “Me and You” I can see this as a hit single, and it would be interesting to hear it on the radio. “I’d Do It Again” sounds completely confident; after the good times, and even bad times, in sweet home Alabama. “Bittersweet” lives up to its title, and to be honest I think this would be a cooler single. Even if it was not the intended context, I tend to think of wife of a soldier stationed overseas in “Those Who Wait.”  There were some good songs off of their last effort, but this one seems to be a more solid release, and not just because they threw us some curveballs. They actually could bring down the giant! I do like Nickelback, but I think this album was better than their most recent offering.