SAINT ASONIA — Saint Asonia (review)

SAINT ASONIA — Saint Asonia album cover Album · 2015 · Alternative Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
martindavey87
While most often recognized as Adam Gontier's band (of Three Days Grace fame), it was bassist Corey Lowery that led me to Saint Asonia. As a huge fan of Stuck Mojo and the countless nu metal bands Lowery has been involved with, a quick YouTube search led me to the video for 'Better Place' and discovering a hard rock supergroup that have all the tools (and experience) to be more than just "another project".

Accompanying Gontier and Lowery are guitarist Mike Mushok of Staind fame, and Rich Beddoe of Finger Eleven (perhaps the most least known of the lot, other than their one mega hit "One Thing" from way back in the day). Fans of any of these artists respective bands will enjoy what Saint Asonia have to offer.

The music is hard-hitting and well produced, with some catchy vocal melodies and crushing guitar riffs. It's not anything new or unique, but then, it doesn't have to be. This is simple rock music at its finest. It's not overly ambitious or metaphorical, it's very real music with personal lyrics that anyone can relate to.

'Let Me Live My Life', 'Fairy Tale', 'Trying to Catch up With the World' and of course, 'Better Place' are all highlights of this album that show a band with limitless potential. In fact, 'Better Place' alone (which has been on constant rotation for me since its release), makes this self-titled debut a worthy purchase.
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