This review covers the alternative metal track 3 Doors Down – Loser.
This track was released in 2000. We previously reviewed the track Kryptonite on the same album and thought it was decent enough, so we thought we’d try another to see what it’s like.
The track starts with not only some more acoustic guitar sounds, but also a few reverse notes as well. After a bit, the revere notes drop out and the drum kit starts in. After that, the vocals join the track for a verse.
When the lead guitars hit, the vocals take the track into the main chorus. The vocals also have backup vocals layered in as well. This is capped off with an instrumental section where the lead guitars drop out.
From there, the vocals take the track into the next verse.
The lead guitars then take the track into the main chorus again. That section ends with a filtered vocal for a brief moment. After that, an instrumental section akin to a guitar solo takes over. This brings some additional energy to the track.
After that, the lead guitars drop out as the instrumental section continues. After that, the lead guitar and vocals take the track into another round in the main chorus. This main chorus has some alterations as well all around. After that, the lead guitars lead the track out.
One thing going for this track is that it has some dynamic sound. In some parts, there are lead guitars present and gives this track a nice metal sound. In other parts, there is just a lighter, more acoustic sound. This generally gives this track a good flow.
There is an interesting guitar solo which I wind up being not a huge fan of. I can generally see why it was added in. Without the solo, this track is a very low energy one. What the solo seemingly sets out to solve is not only the low energy, but offer a bit of variety as well. Unfortunately, what ends up happening is that the solo ends up sounding a bit out of place and tacked on. I think that modifying the whole track probably would have been a better way to go. Add some energy throughout. That way, the solo doesn’t seem so jarring. There are certainly a number of ways this can be accomplished, but it almost seemed like a deadline was coming and this last minute adjustment was made.
Meanwhile, the vocals are decent enough. The backup vocals also work quite well and they do offer some nice variety – especially towards the end of the track.
Overall, it is a decent track. It’s nothing to get overly excited over, but it’s not a bad track either. The vocals are decent and the guitars are nicely done. The solo is a bit out of place, but other then that, there’s not a whole lot to complain too much about. A decent all around track.
Score
7/10
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