Right off the bat, this Asking Alexandria album is better than the previous two. The big problem is most of this album is writing and material already covered over the years, with a 2023 over-production polish. For every strong drum blast, there is an electronic backing track. For every guitar riff, there are a dozen digital effects. The music isn’t terrible but it sounds processed to death and it all fits the perfect mainstream radio format Asking Alexandria is dead set on hitting. Even if it’s a step up from recent albums, it’s still not great. Where DOES Asking Alexandria go from here? 5/10.
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From Google Bard: “Asking Alexandria are an English rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley.
The band was formed in 2006 by Ben Bruce, who was originally the band’s drummer. He later switched to guitar and recruited Worsnop as the lead vocalist. The band’s lineup was completed by bassist Joe Lancaster and drummer Ryan Binns.
Asking Alexandria released their debut album, Stand Up and Scream, in 2009. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. The album spawned the singles “Final Episode (Let’s Change the World with Rock and Roll)”, “Stand Up and Scream”, and “Not the Same”.
In 2011, the band released their second album, Reckless & Relentless. The album was even more successful than their debut, reaching number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Run Free”, “To the Stage”, and “Moving On”.
In 2013, the band released their third album, From Death to Destiny. The album was a departure from their previous sound, incorporating more electronic elements. The album was not as successful as their previous albums, but it still reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2015, lead singer Danny Worsnop left the band to focus on his other band, We Are Harlot. He was replaced by Denis Stoff.
In 2016, the band released their fourth album, The Black. The album was a return to their metalcore roots. The album spawned the singles “I Won’t Give In” and “The Death of Me”.
In 2017, Denis Stoff left the band and Danny Worsnop returned. The band released their fifth album, Like a House on Fire, in 2017. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Alone in a Room” and “Undivided”.
In 2020, the band released their sixth album, See What’s on the Inside. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Antisocialist” and “Alone Again”.
Asking Alexandria have sold over 2 million albums worldwide. They have toured extensively, and have appeared at major festivals such as Download Festival and Warped Tour. They are considered one of the most popular metalcore bands in the world. #AskingAlexandria
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