Alesana: The Emptiness

Hello fellow music lovers!

I say we shall begin with some quick introductions. My name is Hannah and I hope to fulfill your need for music. My purpose is to just give my review of albums, music videos, and artists in general. Now that we've finished that, let's begin with my first review; Alesana's third album "The Emptiness."

Now, I know this was released back in January, but I just had to make this particular album my first official blog. I had heard a few of Alesana's songs throughout the past few years and I liked them a lot, but I was never actually tempted to buy one of their albums until I heard "The Thespian." I thought to myself "Wow, this song has an awesome rhythm, great lyrics... but wait, I feel like there's something missing to this song." I was right. "The Thespian" is track 6 on the album and, as most of you might know, "The Emptiness" is a concept album. So by hearing "The Thespian" I was entering the middle of a story. Naturally, I had to get this album, I had to know what the story was about.

Just from the cover I could tell it was going to be Edgar Allen Poe-esque. The lyrics of every song just screams late 1800's Gothic literature with a bit of Modern knowledge. The story is about an artist who awakens next to his dead girlfriend, Annabel. The story continues through The Artist's following reactions. I think the story itself is better than the music, but not by TOO much.

The music is what you'd except from Alesana, screaming, amazing harmonies, beautiful guitar riffs. It's a sound most Alesana fans are used to, but a little less heavier. I think it's to get the story across more so you focus on that rather than the music. The entire album is quite phenomenal. It's one of my favorite albums of all time to date. It's so good that it passes by so quickly. Sometimes I won't even notice that it's ending. I get caught up in the story and start thinking it's real. Shawn Milke and Dennis Lee have wrote the most amazing lyrics I have ever read/listened to. Which is shocking, because I never say that about songs. I usually pay attention to the instruments, but it was the lyrics that caught my eye this time.

Even if you're into the bands that never scream and screaming just scares you, I would still recommend it for you. You will get used the screaming, and it actually adds to the story. If anything, watch the music video for 'The Thespian." I can't find words to tell how perfect it fits the song. I give this album a billion stars, 7 thumbs up, 100 baby legs, I don't know, it's just that amazing.


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HannahsMusicBlog@gmail.com
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Alesana Band Members:

Shawn Milke -vocals, rhythm guitar
Dennis Lee - vocals
Patrick Thompson - lead guitar, backing vocals
Jeremy Bryan -drums
Shane Crump - bass
Jake Campbell - lead guitar



Wanna know the full story of "The Emptiness?" Here's the link:
http://www.altpress.com/features/txt_alesana.htm