Reviewed! Adema - Topple the Giants
Adema
Topple The Giants
Pavement Entertainment
Topple The Giants
is a reintroduction of sorts of Adema to the world, an EP that effectively seeks
to breathe new life into a band that once dominated rock radio thanks to a pair
of Top 20 singles (“Giving In,” “The Way You Like It”), one that has a Gold
record to their name (Adema), and one that has not released a studio
album in six years. Longtime guitarist Tim Fluckey has taken over lead vocal
duties, becoming the bands fourth lead singer, and best since Marky Chavez, a
statement easily proven during the bands reimagining of two of their most
popular tracks ever, “Giving In” and “Unstable.” Topple The Giants showcases Adema’s capability to survive on
opposite ends of the spectrum, with their ability to pen capable ballads
(“Lions,” “Planets”) as well as succinct groove-laden hard rock cuts (“Topple
The Giants,” “Immortal”). Even though there is some inconsistency along the
way, which is to be expected for a band shaking the rust off, for the first the
time in a long time it appears as if Adema have a bright future ahead of them,
thanks in large part to the reenergized nature of Topple The Giants.
Grade: B-
Go Download: “Giving In”
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