Album Review: Nickelback's All the Right Reasons

Nickelback’s album, All The Right Reasons, falls into the same trap as their last release, The Long Road. While all of their mainstream singles in the past has brought the Canadian group into the forefront of pop music, it doesn’t represent their core sound. This collection of songs is no exception. Though catchy choruses and driving beats are saturated throughout this album, the lyrical content is not up to par, making it mediocre at best. 

“Follow You Home” is a heavy rock song of obsession with an appealing hook. Where Sting’s “Every Breath You Take” is a famous, unsettling song about a stalker, this opening track is borderline creepy. “Fight For All The Wrong Reasons” is hard edge and forgettable, about a relationship based on lust. “Animals” is full of attitude, great guitar riffs, and more teenage lust. “Savin’ Me” and “Far Away” are two power ballads, with the first being their current single despite the latter being more radio-friendly. 

“Next Contestant” boosts the energy back up with the fighting spirit Nickelback continues to display in most of their rock songs. Once again, the woman is put in a demeaning position; this time being the cause of fights due to her attire. “If Everyone Cared”, despite sung in gritty vocals and loaded with an edgy rock base, the corny lyrics make it sappy. “Someone That You’re With” again continues with the forceful sound, about a crush. The sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek tune of “Rockstar” is also worth the listen.