“Lost In You” is a great song but it sure borrows quite liberally from Saving Abel’s “She Got Over Me”. But take away the Three Days Grace tag and “Break” goes from 5th Avenue to Goodwill. Turn-Offs: It won’t surprise any if, er, when “Break” becomes the number one rock song in the country. “Lost In You” boasts incredible character, but most importantly this sounds honest, not made to order for multiple platforms of radio. “Lost In You” will most likely be 3DG’s next dance with top 40, but don’t let that fool you. Moving back one spot brings us to “Bully”, a song with an eerie, “creeping-up-behind-you” kind of vibe that cunningly carves out a perfect setting. Since we’re talking vocals, “Without You” needs to be mentioned, as Gontier nails crafty falsettos and takes on bold register variations without missing a beat. Infectious is the rolling, pumping groove earmarking “Goin’ Down.” Adam Gontier anchors “Goin’ Down” by literally doing just that-and that of course is emphasizing the “o” or “ow” sound of the word, chromatically ending each line in hooky 3’s. Although the haunting, entrancing piano-vocal arrangement of lucky number seven is brilliant, it is the purity of “Last to Know” that makes it truly special. “Last to Know” is absolute genius, a modern rock movement. This mood broadens the scope of “World So Cold”, which allows the strong emotions an expressive, soul-searching Adam Gontier to flow like leaves in a sky, without distracting from the song’s lyrical concreteness. “World So Cold” tingles the senses with a deep, atmospheric body and tone. Every in and out of this masterpiece is epic, from Neil Sanderson’s Freese-worthy drum performance to gushing, explosive chorus, whose arrangement is absolutely breathtaking. Turn-Ons: :”Bitter Taste” is just about as close to perfect as you’re going to get. The band unveiled the first single from ‘Life Starts Now’ on September 1 titled “Break” which has already boogied up to active rock’s top ten. Oh, and let’s not forget the long-awaited release of a Three Days Grace live DVD in 2008. Knowledge: ‘Life Starts Now’ is the third LP from rock royalty Three Days Grace and the follow-up to the massive ‘One-X’, which netted the boys a pair of number one rock singles, success at top 40 radio, and platinum honors. Release Date: September 22nd, 2009 on Jive Records