Weekly Focus: Alter Bridge, Pt. II, Day One

Alter Bridge — “Shed My Skin,” from the album One Day Remains (2004).

Album of the Week: Alter Bridge’s AB III

Is it bad when one of a band’s weaker albums is still stronger than other artists’ best albums? That’s how I feel about AB III. It is not at the top of their catalog, in my opinion, yet Alter Bridge has undoubtedly done something special with this record. Standout tracks such as “Wonderful Life” and “Words Darker Than Their Wings” have this offering in my player more often than not.

Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 40)

1. Powerman 5000: “Electric Avenue” (Eddy Grant cover)

2. Rasputina: “I Want You to Want Me” (Cheap Trick cover)

3. Avenged Sevenfold: “Wish You Were Here” (Pink Floyd cover)