Independent Release [Release date 28.02.25]

Eric Bass is best known as the co-songwriter, producer, and bassist for multiplatinum rock institution Shinedown.

As the bassist, co-songwriter, and producer for Shinedown – a band renowned for headlining major festivals and holding the record for the most No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart – Eric has already made an indelible mark on rock music. With this solo debut, he’s embarking on an ambitious new chapter that pushes boundaries and reveals a deeply personal side of his artistry and his faith.

The album’s narrative is brought to life through a series of characters that, as Eric has revealed, unconsciously reflect different facets of himself. These include his journey with his faith, autism, ADHD, and executive dysfunction, and his quest to find his voice while reconnecting with a lost childhood.

The instrumental accompaniment of piano, synth and strings allows for clear depth within what’s been presented at face value. Looking deeper, the layering and slight psychedelics was as if you were really gaining insight into the brain of Eric himself. Disjointed chaotic and not quite making sense. This is what my brain goes through when I’m troubled and can’t make sense of things so to be able to get that across musically is impressive to say the least.

From the first track “A World Unseen” being lighter and thought provoking then going into the face melting rock sound of “The New Gods of War” it made me think of chaos and angst. There is a moment in the track where it slows and there is a moment of heavy breathing. Then back into the beautiful chaos. It’s transporting me into a place where I can see that this is truly art in its purest musical form.

“Azalia” was infectious! With an incredibly catchy chorus!

Every song keeps on hitting harder and harder and presented with constant talent. I’m getting absolutely blown away here. Eric’s voice is phenomenal as always. The ability to switch to softness then back into a stunning rock vocal laced with raw passion is a skill within itself let alone the musicality.

The intricacy of the guitar and bass work is applaudable! In fact standing ovation. It’s so slick and clean. The licks just keep on coming. The fast pace must put some strain on the fingers but it just flows so effortlessly it doesn’t seem like a tiresome task for such a seasoned professional.

Check out “Mind Control” and “New Graves” for mind melting guitar work.

Slowing down to “All Good Children” Eric’s vocal was front and centre for this one.

“Modernhard” this was angst at its finest! It hit so hard! It felt like a complete mind trip! In a good way. Holy hell! The guitar solo is insane!!

“The Churches of the Dead” – the lyrics “You always had hope, when the demons come at night.” When we feel down we often don’t feel like there is any hope, but this is saying to stay strong no matter what life is going to throw at you. Hope is something that will be strong enough to get you through.

“Wanna Go To Hell” is a slow poetical end to an absolute belter of an album.

The sheer ability for someone to put thoughts to paper and turn them into lyrics is one thing. But to turn that into a complete collection leading to a theatrical masterpiece of an album is another thing.

This feels so personal. Delving right into subject matter some don’t dare divulge.

Faith, trauma, ADHD, mental health. It’s all things many experience but suffer in silence, scared to talk. This album is saying, hey it’s ok to talk about this, I’m talking about this, This is me laying all down bare. This is my message to you!

A true poet of today’s generation.

When I need to vent or gather my own overwhelming thoughts, I turn straight to music. This album felt so soothing, like I was being welcomed with open arms to a place where I can also let it out. As a long term mental health sufferer, I felt so seen and heard. Therefore personally experiencing many of these things , as a listener I completely resonated with this album. I will go as far to say it’s one of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time.

It’s absolute genius! There’s elements of this album that sound quite niche. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Maybe the synth, the slow haunting strings. But there’s something so incredibly unique.

Yet this is so incredibly current. I can see so many rock fans loving this as much as myself.

I don’t have a favourite track for this album. Because I loved each and every one of them and it was genuinely so hard to choose and I haven’t been able to do that before so that’s saying something.

All I will say is that I have just experienced a true artist. This album is going to sky rocket.

Eric Bass! Oh my word! A true visionary! *****

Review by Lucy Parr

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