TAC. LOL. Alter Bridge. I just love the first 2 CD's.
I have Blackbird. It's OK but nothing earth shattering.
True, but I still find myself grabbing for it often. It's accessible, headbangworthy tough guy rock. No just kidding, that would be disrespectful. I have to say, they got the songs, the musical balls and one hell of a singer (+ guitar team!). Even if the songs tend to get samey after a while, 'Blackbird' (the title track) never gets old. It's over the top, but an absolute homerun on all fronts. I can't listen to that and not get a smile on my face. Or man tears. It's always something, and that's what I look for in music.
I really enjoy the studio albums, but I just don't feel them live: Songs are played to fast, and Myles compromises too much on his vocals. I know he can do better, 'cause the live version of 'Watch Over You' from the Amsterdam DVD shows what he really can do.