I read a review of this album saying that, unlike other StD albums, this one doesn't end on a hopeful note. In fact, there's very little cheer on this album. Lots of death and dying and it's mostly Chris this time, whereas before his anger lashed outward a lot. This song is typical of the mood of the album. I feel that in an age where album art is mostly intended to catch the eye, the dark reds of "Sound the Alarm" are very indicitave of the music itself. Not black and empty, but red and panic-y. The world's not over, but it's rapidly burning and Chris is a nervous observer.
I read a review of this album saying that, unlike other StD albums, this one doesn't end on a hopeful note. In fact, there's very little cheer on this album. Lots of death and dying and it's mostly Chris this time, whereas before his anger lashed outward a lot. This song is typical of the mood of the album. I feel that in an age where album art is mostly intended to catch the eye, the dark reds of "Sound the Alarm" are very indicitave of the music itself. Not black and empty, but red and panic-y. The world's not over, but it's rapidly burning and Chris is a nervous observer.