Ok, first of all, fantastic album. Does not disappoint, Alter Bridge is great as always. First impressions/stand outs: Slip to the Void, Show Me A Sign, Words Darker Than Their Wings, All Hope Is Gone.
One thing I was surprised no one has commented on, though--anyone find the similarities between Words Darker Than Their Wings and Make It Right odd? I mean, there's the similar feeling arpeggiated intro for sure (Make It Right is a little faster), but the main uncanny similarity is in the chorus: "Into the fire you fall" compared to "Into the light may you fall," plus the VERY similar feel of the choruses (at least the first section of Make It Right). Odd juxtaposition of fire vs. light...if Myles were a religious person, I would suggest some sort of heaven vs. hell analogy, but since he's not, I have no idea. Not to mention the constant wordplay of right vs. wrong in Words Darker Than Their Wings ("They say that you're right, I hope that I'm wrong," plus the whole finding truth element), opposed to the title "Make It Right."
Perhaps I'm reading into things a little too much. But I honestly noticed this parallel on my first listen-through--that leads me to believe this was an obvious choice by the band. Thoughts?