New off of Roadrunner’s Records label, MADAM ADAM self-titled debut album definitely has the potential to be at the forefront of the modern rock music world. It’s great to hear all these new bands with solid albums placing them as contenders to their contemporaries.
Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina this four-man band rocks hard. Lead singer Scott Gould has a great voice. It is scratchy yet powerful, lending their songs rough eloquence and edginess so wanted in the rock genre. They will appeal to all ages, from those who grew up to the classic rock of yesterday to the modern rock of today.
Falling from Grace – reminds me of some great anthems from Breaking Benjamin. The melodies and harmonies - so classic of Break Ben - mingle in this song. Being just the second song on the album, it certainly caught my attention with a desire to continue on the next track.
The lyrics are not complicated lines of prose, but catchy enough to get into, with some deep messages. Forgotten comes to mind with words such as “traumatic wounds, ugly abuse didn’t know the heart was made for that, is love in bloom or dead in the womb, paint my picture black….”
Still with such images coming to mind, their songs are an instant head bobber, even in their more ballad-like tunes. If you are familiar with mix master producer Skidd Mills, then you are probably fans of Saving Abel, Saliva, Skillet (whom we got to see one of their debut concerts and knew they would go places) and Sick Puppies.
In their entirety, MADAM ADAM is solid in both lyrics and instrumentals. What I had hoped for was a few more risks in their music that truly stamps them as brand new sound in the rock world. Just from listening, I know they are capable of achieving some awesome sounds and their love of music will push them to go even further in their future endeavors. I am eager to hear what will come from them next. Fans will definitively gravitate to their sound and hard-hitting tunes and from what I hear, but yet to experience, excellent performances.
Keep up with all that MADAM ADAM is currently doing on their website at
and check them out on facebook,
www.facebook.com/pages/Madam-Adam
and request them on your local rock station!
You can also catch them on tour now!
Review by Morris Goodwin of STILLCODA
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