Nickelback is the textbook example of a 'self-made band'. The Canadian group started as a cover band and worked with endless performances and without making any musical concessions to a band that sells out venues. With this fifth album All the Right Reasons, Nickelback sounds very much like the well-oiled rock machine that she is live too. Unfortunately, the sensitive chord is not shunned and somewhat
… kitschy ballads like Photograph and Far Away are in stark contrast to absolutely delicious rock songs like Follow You Home and Animals. At times like these, the voice of singer / guitarist Chad Kroeger is also by far the best and the rest of the band hangs in a swinging but super tight groove. A big plus of All The Right Reasons is the beautiful, clear and open production that really blows the music into the living room.more