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atl billboard rock zach myers cut the cord state of my head zach

[@chrispatten943]

The crow and butterfly... 45...sound of madness..cut the cord... And about 10 more

[@SilverVayne]

Exactly

[@shadowfire_08]

Cry for Help, State of My Head, Black Cadillac, Beyond the Sun, DEVIL, Trade Yourself In

[@CrazyWella]

Enemies, Simple man, Get up( all versions )

[@robiapicca5967]

Diamond Eyes and Fly From The Inside

[@willgilbert87]

45... The best Shinedown song.

[@vrabieliviu8320]

Shinedown 45 Shinedown Call Me Flyleaf Again Shinedown Second Chance Shine Cut the cord

[@DaP84]

Second Chance is awesome!

[@nass419]

And Her name is Alice

[@hooty8612]

Fly from the inside

[@MrShawntoledo]

Fire Fire is also good

[@MaestroDean]

Seconding the Shinedown, ‘Cut the Cord’.

[@IslesGirl3]

*Real Story*: This band is truly authentic, real and just kindest band you will ever ever meet. I was dog sitting for a couple who went to their meet and greet. I'm a HUGE Shinedown fan but wished them a good time and watched their dog. The woman I was dog sitting for facetimed me, I thought looking for an update, but it turned out to be Zach (Shinedown's guitarist if you didn't know). My jaw hit the floor and he was like, 'Hey, how are you!" He straight up had a wonderful convo with me and goes, "Why aren't you here man?" In the midst of me holding back happy tears I replied, "Because I'm a broke college student! Haha." He turned to the woman who I was dog sitting for and I heard him go, "She's dog sitting for you tonight?" She nodded back at him. He turned back to me and goes, "You know what? The next time we're in your area, I got your ticket! And you can come see us!" *Commence tears* I couldn't thank him enough and he was like no tears! No tears! Haha. Sure enough a day or 2 later he DMs me on twitter saying ticket was all set and I told him again how thankful I was and he told me it was no big deal and thanked me so much for being a big fan and supporter. The day comes and I head to the concert and I walked up to the lady by security and awkwardly was like "Soooooo Zach said he has my ticket..." Felt so awkward saying this lmao. The lady said "Name?" Told her my name and she goes, "Oh yes! It's written right here, one moment!" It felt like on TV where you see people get into the club on the VIP list. She walks away and comes back with passes and tickets in her hand! "One meet and greet pass and one early access GA ticket!" Once again, MY JAW HIT THE FLOOR. I legit said to her, "My whats?!" It was real. Head into the meet and greet and I expected the usual, you run up, say hi, take a picture and leave. Shiendown's M&Gs are so much better. You form a semi circle and each of the band members walks around and meets you individually. They'll sign merch and just chat with you! Every single band member was the sweetest. Brent (lead singer) even asked what my favorite song was because he said he'd add it to the setlist just so I could hear it (And yes he did play it!). When I finally met Zach ofc my tears started flowing and he was like "No tears!!! No tears!!" He gave me the biggest of hugs. Before the M&G they tell you no pictures while they meet everyone, only pictures after when you do a full band photo, but Zach turns around and legit said, "Nah F it can someone help take a photo of us." So there's a pic of me semi crying face with Zach hugging me that night and it's my favorite photo!! I told him how thankful I was and couldn't believe he'd done this for me. He told me I was hardworking and to keep up that hard work in school for my future. He also told me he was very thankful for the fans and how my support meant the world to them. He's so straight up and honest and one of the nicest people I've ever met. After meeting everyone, we took our photos with the band (1 casual and 1 silly ^.^) and then I got early access GA so I was right at the barricade before the stage. Absolutely was the BEST concert of my entire life and after the show Zach gave me his guitar pick :'). This band really is something else

[@TripletDad3]

Great story, and it reinforces everything I've heard about them. They haven't let it go to their head, and they deeply appreciate their fans.

[@HeathJamesMusic840]

Beautiful story so much heart and soul in Shinedown ❤

[@ultragunnervb]

I'm not nearly as big a fan as you but its really nice to hear that there is still good people making great music. This story rocks!

[@tusharrrrrr]

As so many people have said, Please Listen to More of Shinedown songs such as Sound of Madness, 45, Cut the Cord, Second Chance, Diamond Eyes, Human Radio and Devil. I swear you wont be disappointed.

[@Wyattsrchanger51311]

Tushar D I agree

[@lawrencehavrvey]

Need to listen to Get Up

[@bogy110]

Dont forget get up.

[@evanmcdonald8515]

Also brilliant

[@kingcorgi7069]

What about bully

[@willl84]

You finally opened the Shinedown wormhole. There's 16 years of their music you need to listen to now 🤣

[@RApollos107]

16 years of music and not one bad album

[@zachsutton9866]

@@RApollos107 facts

[@Duane_Grabert]

6 albums...leave a whisper, us and them, sound of madness, amaryllis, threat to survival and attention attention. Yes. Please go down the shinedown rabbit hole. I've been telling you, my dude. The hype is real.

[@flyindutchman1123]

That RAPollos true story

[@Pantenkind75]

Great live band too.

[@Brucecoetzee]

"Sound of madness - Shinedown" and "cut the cord" Should be one of your next reactions!!!

[@nreising2722]

Absolutely...and diamond eyes!

[@Brucecoetzee]

@@nreising2722 boom lay yeah!

[@gravenwolf6535]

Devour, 45, Bully, Devil too.

[@Brucecoetzee]

@Derrick Mihalek thanks for your opinion.

[@user-vs6vr3oc4k]

@@Brucecoetzee I'm not trying to hate on the song but their older stuff is alot better. Should at least do 45, thats basically what theyre known for.

[@wolverine669]

Speaking about Monsters, Shinedown frontman Brent Smith said: “Everyone who knows a bit of my background with regard to substance abuse and alcoholism knows that I've battled with it. It's something I deal with on a daily basis. I’ve always been very honest about it, which is that I didn't do drugs today - and I didn't drink today - but I don't know what I'll do tomorrow, because I literally have to take it day by day. "I never went to rehab, I didn't do a 12-step programme, and I don't talk about sobriety unless I'm asked about it. Even then, I don't spend much time on it because I literally live my life day by day. That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. "They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

[@ashleyfox9112]

Jesus, love this song 10 fold more now

[@sunshynff]

Thank you for the post, that explains a lot, I was thinking it was about either addiction, depression or both. I still don't get the video though, at first I thought the the little girl hiding under the bed from the father figure, was a flash back of the widow when she was younger, but then she was at the funeral at what appeared to be the same timeline. IDK I love the song regardless.

[@mariedavis5116]

My monster is cancer

[@gabriellevalentino7319]

My husband views it in the light it was written, he has substance abuse issues as well and I view it in theweird light of my DID

[@tysonhenry37]

It has nothing at all to do with addiction whatsoever. It's about good vs evil period

[@adamthompson9286]

Anybody: What shinedown songs do you love? Me: Yes.

[@chrisfromswts]

SAME

[@lathsheep7378]

I love Unity

[@annaschorn2605]

For real, I'm a newer fan, and there's no one song that I don't like! I do prefer some songs over the others, but all-in-all I enjoy all the songs they create!

[@WombatinaStark]

No lie detected⚠️¨

[@moonshine1st]

If You Only Knew is one of my favorites, although I think Alex would love DEVIL as a step in the journey of the entire Shinedown ATTENTION ATTENTION album. Shinedown themselves are making a movie out of the songs/stories of this album.

[@gabeackerman4964]

Sound of Madness or 45 would have been awesome.

[@maggierezac5820]

@Gabe Ackerman, there are some really good live videos of Shinedown from a recent concert in Kansas City! Excellent quality...especially for 45 & it's 'meaning'. Just gonna let that 'hang' there! Rock on!

[@lyricalrocker3410]

This is one hell of a story in the performance and a deep meaning in 45

[@Shogun047]

I'd sugest "My Name(wearing me out)"

[@brendapeterson4637]

45 is at the number 1 spot in my book !!!!!!

[@mick7292]

Save me

[@chasejackson7655]

Apocalyptica ft Brent Smith - Not Strong Enough Brent Smith is the lead singer of Shinedown

[@robertshulenberger]

Chase Jackson I certainly recommend that song. That song is amazing

[@t00thluvvr]

I LOVE EVERYONE WHO IS A SHINEDOWN FAN💛🖤⚠️

[@robertshulenberger]

Abrielle Solu In that case, I am a HUGE Shinedown fan

[@INSPIREDCHAMPION]

Love shinedown...going to london event

[@codycleveland7479]

Why thank you I'm a showdown fan my self

[@darkprince9900]

I'm so glad I got to see them in concert this last summer! It was so beautiful, and their performance was spectacular

[@Alex-he9my]

I love you too)

[@TheNauglafel]

Brent Smith is definetely one of my favourite rock singers.. His voice is incredible and he is incredible as a person too.. at the early days of Shinedown he was a drug addict and he was at an unhealthy weight but then he got completely clean, lost a lot of weight and worked out to become healthy.. his dedication and self motivation is really inspiring.. you should check out Shinedown's cover of Simple Man and also Brent Smith's collab with Apocalyptica Not Strong Enough..

[@JC-vh3uw]

I graduated in 07 around the time burning bright and 45 came out been a fan since....I said it then and I stand by it when I say the best voice in rock n roll these days!!

[@kimberlycosta5005]

Not Stong Enough is awesome, that song got me hooked on Apo

[@FranchiseGaming]

Literally one of the best male rock voices. Love Brent Smith!

[@Brandon2940]

Same here!

[@patriciawebber5304]

One of?? No... The best... He doesn't even use Auto Tune... Same as Chester Bennington

[@Brandon2940]

@@patriciawebber5304 Not to mention live he's amazing as well!

[@livedandletdie]

As someone who is an avid rock listener, I must say he's below average. Let's see the best rock singer, is most definitely Freddie Mercury... Then it's probably Ville Valo or Lauri Ylönen, if it's for the harder sound then it's most definitely Tomi Petteri Putaansuu... If it's then Death Metal then it's a bit harder to say but Matthias Lillmåns... Other greats include Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian. There are many really good voices in rock but Brent is kind of meh in comparison to a lot of Rock genre singers of the male variety.

[@Brandon2940]

@@livedandletdie I mean.. as of recent years in modern currently I guess. One of my favorites anyway

[@mykaelaha2413]

FINALLY A SHINEDOWN REACTION. Listen to Devil, Diamond Eyes, and Cut the Cord next!

[@Celeste-vp9nj]

AMEN BRUTHA

[@xDivinityZx]

also Devour and sounds of madness :D

[@majorryan1626]

Mykaelah Smith black soul to

[@savanah4241]

dont forget attention attention

[@627zip]

Better yet, react to all of their songs. There's no bad ones.

[@leonardopolato2634]

Fun fact : the lead singer of Shinedown declared he never took any sort of vocal or singing lesson, impressive

[@MrBodyman5001]

If Shaq was raised on a deserted island and brought to the USA at age 20 he'd have been an NBA superstar either way.

[@bloyo2071]

@@MrBodyman5001 absolutely NOT bro what are you talking about 💀

[@MrBodyman5001]

@@bloyo2071 I'm talking about him being a physically dominant human being that wouldn't have been as good as he was but still would have been able to dominate after a few years.

[@bloyo2071]

@@MrBodyman5001 still sounds stupid

[@maryhelenbuchele7342]

He learned by listening and singing to Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder and Axle Rose & soul singers like Ottis Redding, Sam Cooke and others and came up with his own unique voice. He just sang National Anthem at the basketball game where Shaquille retired his jersey.

[@brianmccauley4849]

Shinedown is a seriously talented band that doesn’t get enough respect. GO SEE THEM LIVE!!!!!!

[@Duane_Grabert]

I have. 4 times. Never gets old.

[@kaitlyncall5995]

I've seen the whole band 3 times. Once with Brent and Zach on their acoustic tour THEY'RE SO GOOD

[@kylefarr3655]

I've seen them 8x.

[@Russ80]

I did go see them live once it was cool

[@mattwest411]

Seem them 33 times

[@jonmumaw8668]

Shinedown has gotten me through alot of hard times. You need to listen to 45,cut the cord, and my favorites are Call me, and What a shame. Have a dope ass day

[@hihijedi2]

What a Shame is a fucking great song

[@hihijedi2]

I also like Cyanide Sweet Tooth Suicide

[@jonmumaw8668]

All around the only band i can just listen to without changing a song helped me with alot of depression

[@windergard]

@@jonmumaw8668 No doubts, i've been a fan from the beginning, first saw them live in early 2000's and have caught every show that's come nearby since. Their songs are inspirational and my wife who suffers through depression lives off their music.

[@jonmumaw8668]

@@windergard Well I hope your wife is doing good i know its a struggle with depression. Also since you like shinedown another great band is Black Stone Cherry. I was first introduced to them on the 2nd shinedown show i went too back in 02 or 03. There pretty good check out Blind man.

[@Aiden-xs2gj]

React to DEVIL by Shinedown!

[@Rabbitmancer]

Haha, I love how wide your eyes get when the chorus drops for the first time. That is exactly how I felt when I discovered Shinedown earlier this year.

[@jeremyforsythe4257]

No one going to suggest “save me” ... hands down the greatest most meaningful Shinedown song

[@ceebee1228]

Brent Smith said in an interview that it’s about his struggle with his substance and alcohol abuse. Very powerful song.

[@ianhmz]

It is. Here's the breakdown they gave of the song kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrNimSph7F3h80

[@coltonwilliams3631]

React to Enemies by Shinedown too, it's a great song!

[@bryanlenihan5012]

He needs to experience Leave A Whisper

[@coltonwilliams3631]

Everything on that album is absolutely amazing, together and individually

[@bryanlenihan5012]

@@coltonwilliams3631 Its my 2nd favorite album of all time

[@coltonwilliams3631]

@@bryanlenihan5012 Shinedown is my favourite band, don't know if I could pick a favourite album though, I love them all way too much to pick

[@scottkelly1030]

Yes def do this song

[@void_hunter94]

This song, & most of this album, has to deal with anxiety, depression, addiction, & the struggles of mental illness. The song GET UP (that's actually how they titled it, I'm not trying to yell lol) is about one of the band members dealing with his depression & Brent Smith, the singer, made the song for him. This one, MONSTERS, talks about how those with mental illness walk around with a mask, a fake smile, & "fool everybody", and we don't realize that by not dealing with our illness, we "hurt everyone". To others, the voices & the fears & the symptoms are just that, symptoms. But to us, the ones with the illness, these monsters are real, & they can kill while they laugh at how we feel.

[@masterv2041]

The video and lyrics talk about me. They have since the song came out. Its about PTSD. Straight up, this IS military PTSD in a song.

[@Cimpe9]

I had this girlfriend, not long ago, who cheated on her boyfriend with me, dumped him, then dumped me too and started dating other guys instantly. I feel like she fooled everyone, hurted everyone and loved no one. I wasn't the one instigating that affair and all I was left with was some very real monsters.

[@metalmark1214]

So well put Void Hunter! Spot on.

[@void_hunter94]

@@metalmark1214 thank you 😁 living with depression & knowing the signs I give off helped

[@devonbeyer8723]

Shinedown was one of the best concerts I’ve been too energy wise

[@kmarshallx3]

You NEED to listen to Sound of Madness! Shinedown is seriously one of my favorite bands and I'm so glad you've been introduced now!

[@discipleofshaco3166]

Sound of madness, save me, .45, their cover of simple man. Just go to any of these things and get ready to fall in love.

[@vickimartin6512]

Shinedown rocks. There’s a reason I have seen then in concert 9 times!!

[@kimberlyosborne7412]

Total energy

[@briangibbs4737]

“Unity”, totally brilliant and “How Did You Love” is the most killer groove EVER!!!

[@FlexiiMcLexii]

PLEASE do a reaction to Shinedown’s “Cut the Cord” and “Enemies” - THEY’RE SO GOOD! Edit: AND DIAMOND EYES

[@MystixGaming03]

Arandomsomebody yes

[@missirene46]

Diamond eyes is my fav

[@Paupelp]

@@missirene46 One of my all-time favourite songs

[@flintrocks]

YESSSSSSS. Cut the Cord is just one of my all time favorite songs!!

[@willl84]

Diamond eyes gives me goosebumps every time he starts singing the chorus. His voice is amazing

[@megsrants8592]

Shinedown... Bully, devour, sound of madness, second chance, 45 and I'll follow you down

[@AMC-Hawkeye]

all these songs are on my spotify playlist i listen to at work every night.

[@quoteonquoteartist1301]

I love Shinedown, if you ever listen to more, I highly recommend "fly from the inside" or "45" or "second chance"

[@melodicmetalmusic1485]

Correct lol. some solid ones

[@Therran91]

They're so good I get shills and tears in my eyes almost every time I hear them! If no one showed you this, it's the explanation of the song, by Brent Smith the frontman: Monsters "Everyone who knows a bit of my background with regard to substance abuse and alcoholism knows that I've battled with it. It's something I deal with on a daily basis. I've always been very honest about it, which is that I didn't do drugs today - and I didn't drink today - but I don't know what I'll do tomorrow, because I literally have to take it day by day. I never went to rehab, I didn't do a 12-step programme, and I don't talk about sobriety unless I'm asked about it. Even then, I don't spend much time on it because I literally live my life day by day. That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

[@ramesis55]

"Fly from the inside", and "Bully" are my fav Shinedown songs.

[@landon2249]

The Singularity Cut the cord, sound of madness

[@Mr.Blue987]

i really can't just pick one Shinedown song to single out. just pick one and go, you CANT go wrong

[@Duane_Grabert]

Pick a number 1-6. I don't care. Listen to the entire album. Then listen to the other 5 albums as well. Bad assery at it's finest. Eric on the bass, barry on the drums, zack on lead guitar and Mr Brent Smith on vocals! OMG!

[@titleloansmanager8222]

@@Duane_Grabert Brent's voice is a religious experience, no matter the song

[@ekoorb]

It’s always amazing watching people react to such an amazing band and to realize how great they are 😍

[@michimogo]

That is EXACTLY what Shinedown is... SO GOOD !!! .. They are just, really, really good. Voice, drums, guitar, bass, cadence, lyrics, emotion, meaning, purpose, performance + + + it is all, very very well and throughly done. #SOGOOD

[@eliastrivero9075]

Sound of Madness Bully 45 How Did You Love Devil Second Chance Cut The Cord The Human Radio YOU'LL LIKE EVERY SONG ON THIS LIST

[@phenomenalbat4629]

Also Diamond Eyes, and Save Me, I think that one is really underrated

[@thorne9917]

I will never understand why What a Shame does not rate much higher in people's ranking. The song is so damn good.

[@lucl8580]

Eldon Russell facts

[@shadowfire_08]

@@phenomenalbat4629 Eldon Russell I agree for both, easily 2 of my favorite. Save Me got me hooked on them 🍻🤘

[@rogerpedactor1622]

first two albums

[@greedoshot2nd]

After months of hounding you on various platforms to react to this band...you finally did it. Bout damn time bro! WELCOME TO THE NATION. THE SHINEDOWN NATION.

[@matthewstalker3248]

You don’t even have any idea, Shinedown is one of the best. Hands down.

[@alyssaison1095]

I have been a HUGE Shinedown fan since I was 13. They got me through having Open Heart Surgery due to Heart Failure at 13. They're badass

[@adamzanos5897]

I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR SHINEDOWN FOR SO DAMN LONG, I GOT GOOSEBUMPS JUST BY SEEING THE THUMBNAIL. This band fucking saved me, I can't wait for you to react to more of their stuff.

[@windergard]

Shinedown has a great library and they're great writers. Brent Smith, the vocalist has one of the best voices in rock, you've just caught a glimpse of what he can do, please dive into their library, you won't regret it at all.

[@Hirgandor]

Shinedown is such a goldmine for you. they really have a diverse way of approaching their music. plus they actually have some really well known pieces, e.g. the soundtrack for the expendables: diamond eyes

[@marcbudgell509]

On more Shinedown, definitely recommend "Enemies" and C "Cyanide Sweet Tooth."

[@Daniel_C_Griffin]

Dude, you gotta do "What a Shame" it's easily my favourite song by them

[@Kay_The_Coffee_Weirdo]

It is an amazing song. My favorite off of Sound of Madness.

[@jondeall8920]

Probably my favorite Shinedown song!!! Too bad it wasnt released as a single. Not enough people know of or have ever heard "what a shame"

[@Daniel_C_Griffin]

@@jondeall8920 I find this is often the case with a lot of bands though, the catchier songs get the single treatment due to them being more radio friendly, but some of the deeper songs are never heard by the general public.

[@jondeall8920]

@@Daniel_C_Griffin agreed 100%,

[@nass419]

Ironically, this is the song that saved my soul and Get Up pushed me to be positive. #SHINEDOWN

[@nass419]

@Benjamin Muller I discover this band a year ago and for me they are better than any Rock band I knew before, they are legitimately Super Stars 🌟

[@samantha4575]

So fun fact! This song kind of blew up in the Supernatural fan base because it fits so well with Dean Winchesters characrer!

[@raviannasoulstriker1522]

This is a song about his struggle with addiction. You should react to Unity also by shinedown, that one gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and I don't usually get goosebumps! Also Get Up is an awesome song.

[@mattyborgaming6855]

duuude do more shinedown their amazing, litteraly any song from any album, every song doesnt fail ;D but 'follow you' is a big one !!

[@ashleyrussell7886]

I used that song as my entrance song at my wedding instead of the usual song everyone does (you know the wedding version of the graduation pomp and circumstance thing there) and I don't regret it even 6 years later! Everytime I hear it I smile!

[@countrytownify]

Shinedown “State of my Head” Definitely a workout song.

[@311Nate_Allen]

Shinedown has many recognizable songs that we all know and love but didn't know who produced them. The most famous unknown band.

[@amygates446]

You talked about the energy of the song in just a video, which, I agree, is present, BUT if you really want to experience the energy of this band, you MUST see them live. A Shinedown show is an experience. I have never felt so much positive energy in one place as I have when I have seen Shinedown in concert. 🖤💛

[@hobohare2833]

Poets of the fall - Carnival of rust. Beautiful song from awesome finnish band. :)

[@justpassing5324]

Yes! Always good to see POTF suggestions!

[@christophernolan2514]

PREACH! It is one of my favorite songs ever

[@gaugehill9491]

Fuck yes!

[@brycecox2051]

top 3 Shinedown songs to react to 1. Simple Man 2. .45 3. Second Chance

[@djloozinit]

.45 hands down, although the simple man cover is epic

[@patriciawebber5304]

Sound of Madness Is their best song

[@djloozinit]

Best? or most commercial?

[@djloozinit]

NOPE....Most popular

[@patriciawebber5304]

@@djloozinit Uhh.. yeah which means Best... More people would be listening to those other songs if they were as good LMFAO!

[@countrycouyon]

Shinedown is one of my all time fav bands, "cut the cord", "sound of madness", "call me", "45", and about every other song is great

[@tiffymcconkey]

There are days where this song has more meaning than it should. Love this song and Brents voice is phenomenal

[@davidfanning1289]

I believe its about mental health. Shinedown is big on that and military support.

[@WingZero172]

And Brent is just a fucking class act of a person! Really super fucking nice and compassionate towards the fans.

[@dctalk-xo3pu]

the album is a concept album that goes through the fall and rise of depression in a persons mind so yea the whole album is about mental health.

[@davidfanning1289]

@@dctalk-xo3pu This is one of the only 2 songs I've heard from the album.

[@dctalk-xo3pu]

@@davidfanning1289 yea bro the whole album is pretty killer especially if you listen front to back. highly recommend if you got time.

[@DumbassJudgeman]

Do more from Shinedown! They are an amazing band, and Brent has an amazing voice.

[@Duane_Grabert]

I think alex figured that out as soon as the chorus hit.

[@THESYUO]

I just met the entire shinedown band at Greenville sc concert best concert I’ve ever been too 💯

[@jnasser0012]

I would recommend the "Somewhere in the stratosphere" tour there is a Playlist live in Kansas city that is acoustic and explains a few of their songs

[@MarissaW3]

Trying to think of one Shinedown song for you to listen too and I can't they are ALL so good. Please keep the Shinedown coming!

[@clue73457]

Watch the video of Shinedown singing simple man in someone's living room. It will blow you away!!

[@susiq731]

The album Attention Attention is a concept album. It tells a story. It's mostly songs about their singer Brent and their bassist Eric struggles. Brent's struggles with addiction and through recovery and Eric's journey with his severe depression. The entire album is a story and there will soon be a video for every song on the album and they all connect, they'll probably release everything as a movie once it's done. That may be why the story of this video seems so all over the place because there is more to come. Honestly I'd love to see you react to any of their songs but find some live videos, Brent is an amazing singer live. I listen to Shinedown every single day and can tell you despite what people out there say, he absolutely does not lip sync, it's 100% talent. It's obvious to the daily listener and to people that have seen them love multiple times. So glad you enjoyed it ❤️ 🤘

[@lvfrhrss2]

You can not go wrong with any of Shinedown's music, Brent Smith has come a long way and should be respected for his battles he has overcome. If you get a chance, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Some of my favorites are Cut the Cord, Simpleman, 45, Sound of Madness and many more!

[@jasonx4008]

Early Shinedown is the best. Their first album is amazing 😀

[@KyleJPie10]

One of my all time favorite albums. I love that they made it big doing what they love, but I haven't been able to enjoy anything beyond Us and Them. Loved the raw post-grunge sound of Leave a Whisper and the more fine-tuned alternative rock sound of Us and Them. But they just started getting too commercial after that for my tastes.

[@AK00777]

@Jason X, agreed, seems much heavier than what their doing now. But I just love Brent's voice so I will probably listen to whatever they put out. 🤘🕊

[@jasonx4008]

@@AK00777 his voice is awesome. Agreed.

[@tdubs2015]

Shinedown in period is the best. They don't have a single bad song and all of their CDs are amazing

[@andiphil4727]

Strong disagree. The first shinedown record is the weakest imo. 🤷‍♀️

[@Metalheadissues]

I love how you no longer say "A Hip-Hop Head", you're one of us! Love you, Alex! Have a dope ass day. 🖤🤘🏻

[@WingZero172]

Yup, we converted him over to Rock and Metal. 🤘

[@keep.clam.shine.on.]

Shinedown is by far my fav band! Glad you got a chance to check them out.

[@rkellymiller]

2 years later, and I'm watching this reaction AGAIN. I've said it before, and I'll say it many more times. Shinedown is the best American band of the last 20 years!

[@sarafarrell4696]

You should review "Bully" and "What a Shame" next! So Good!!

[@emp1re48]

I highly highly second what a shame!

[@markb3079]

Everyone was saying, "Check these songs out", and granted they are ALL GREAT SONGS, but these 2 were the ones I was looking for people to suggest.

[@andreabeeler5448]

I love Nowhere Kids too! It’s a deep cut but SO GOOD.

[@dennisjohansson7810]

you should react to Shinedown cover of "simple man" when they play in a living room

[@Lost_in_the_Blink]

When they played that live it was like having an outer body experience. Incredible.

[@Grover91]

When they did it in London back in December it was just FABULOUS

[@chrissydecker6793]

Shinedown singer Brent Smith battled substance abuse and alcoholism for a long time. Though he kicked the habits, he still has to take it one day at a time. "That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse," he explained to Louder Sound. "It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about."

[@gorestar216]

they have a song for every kind of mood you can be in. enjoy shinedown. "how did you love" is my favorite from them. been listening since 2006

[@jacobtruckey5928]

Theory of a deadman- Rx Or I hate my life. I think you'd love these also.

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

What I'm not thrilled about is this song comes out after several artists died by supposed OD. There were a few songs focussed on that subject but the timing is horrible.

[@kateyperry33]

Please please react to Enemies by Shinedown. That song is my JAM. Such a banger

[@PinguPhD]

happystrongpure the music video is also hilarious so that’s a bonus

[@kateyperry33]

@@PinguPhD Yes! It's so funny and kinda unexpected! Haha. Alex Definitely needs to react to it.

[@jamesanderson2255]

Saw them in ‘06 with Seether....one of the best shows I’ve been to. Nothing but amazing energy the whole time they were on stage.

[@brent4770]

This song is so good because you relate to it in many forms of life. I think of my uncurable cancer, others are probably vets coming home from war with depression, etc...

[@jakubgodlewski9104]

Pretty much every song by Shinedown is amazing, so whatever you listen to next I think you'll like

[@dwayneb1047]

this comment will save the man an insane amount of scrolling and reading. Pin this comment

[@harrisonsatterthwaite3862]

Sound of madness Cut the chord 45 Bully

[@willroland9811]

Vocalist continues to impress, the band lays down the back just right. Win.

[@mindyphillips260]

Shinedown is amazing and you mostly got the interpretation right. The song is about self sabotage. Before I read the interview about the song I interpreted as about suicide. This whole album is about struggling with mental illness and hitting rock bottom before rising up again. It's one of their best. "the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

[@SubZero8007]

Apocalyptica - Not strong enough (featuring the singer of Shinedown)

[@cieramurphy6621]

Pls do more shinedown this is just one of there many many many great songs. Seether is amazing too!!

[@jonastolliver8613]

Brought me back from a dark place, this song did. To me, this song is calling out those people who fake their problems for attention, and then bringing attention to those that truly have issues and have grown and become stronger by facing and rising above them.

[@mattiasvelander355]

The only band i can go through the whole playlist on Spotify without press skip once. Had the honor to see them live in Stockholm Anexet, DAMN! they are epic live. just because i couldn't pick one i made you an album. - Devil - Sound of madness - Special (soft with a great meesage) - Oblivion - Cut the Cord - Enemies - I'll follow you - My name, (wearing me out) (the song doesn't wear me out) - Devour - Through the Ghost - Call me - Save me - Second chance - If you only knew - Diamond Eyes Bonus tracks - 45 - Simple man PS, havn't heard a song i didn't like with this band.

[@shadowfire_08]

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[@Therran91]

Helt awesome va dom! Kan knappt tänka på annat än när dom kommer i november igen!! :D

[@mattiasvelander355]

@@Therran91 det kommer bli grymt! :D

[@Therran91]

@@mattiasvelander355 Utan tvekan :D

[@alfredvega6451]

Bro, listen to Shinedown’s “I’ll Follow You” amazing song, powerful song, overall their a great band

[@midwesternguy2260]

I saw Shinedown live earlier this year, Amazing concert. Great reaction my dude!

[@maggierezac5820]

@MidwesternGuy22. when they were in K.C? I've seen some incredible videos of that show!

[@nreising2722]

Absolutely pure power live!!!

[@ashleyrussell7886]

I've seen them like 4 times and if I see them again I won't even be upset!

[@SolitaireEldar]

I’ve seen shine down multiple times, they only get better with each show I’ve seen.

[@midwesternguy2260]

@@maggierezac5820 No, They were in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

[@seansaxon641]

One of the best voices in rock music over the past 15+years. And to see them live is a very special treat. The interaction with the crowd is top notch, and they know they are there to entertain. I love that you loved it!

[@caylangale5722]

i've now seen shinedown live twice and they surprise the hell out of me each time!!! if you enjoy shinedown find a show that's close to you and go see them... you will not regret it!!

[@BrekstadPK]

shinedown - how did you love, Cut the cord, or enimies!

[@jhicks11gym]

They have so many great songs. And they put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen! You must check out more from them

[@tavernowl1737]

I love Shinedown! One of the best live shows I've ever seen and one of the few bands I can hear on repeat for MONTHS in the car

[@williams8163]

Really need to go back and listen to some of Shinedown's early stuff, "Begin Again", "Fly from the Inside", "Calling Out", "Atmosphere"

[@bigfudge5978]

Shinedown is a treasure trove of really good music. Keep it going!

[@johnschaffer6968]

Dude. You have a lot of shinedown to catch up on. Can’t believe this is your first reaction to them.

[@mrsmanson014]

SO glad you finally checked out Shinedown and liked them! I think the song had the bass players thoughts and recent experiences behind it. He went through a rough period of depression and most of the albums lyrics are inspired by the darkness Eric bass, the bassist, experienced. The whole album is sad to know the lyrics are what he and others go through but it’s so good at the same time. Almost bittersweet. So I guess you could look at it in different perspectives, one being having a fake side on social media and the other having demons your constantly fighting.

[@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270]

So many great songs, great musicians and strong vocals. Perfect ingredients for a great band.

[@jasoncadieux3590]

Shinedown is one my all time favorites. you absolutley need to listen to: 45 How do you love Devil Please please please!!!

[@definitely_nota_downer2215]

Thank you for finally getting around to react to this, I love this band!

[@kenshot-]

Shinedown is an amazing band. They are some of the best people you could ever meet and their live shows are incredible. Loved your reaction!!! Hope you can do more.

[@resonatingjas9167]

Brett has an incredible talent and I will die on that hill. His voice is just so calming and even when he's screaming about the pain he's feeling, he will always be someone I will look up to. He is such an incredible person and his ability to turn his pain into something we can use to help others, he holds the same place in my heart as Chester Bennington. They are legends and will never be forgotten.