Emotions range from sad to tense in Nickelback?s new album “Silver Side Up.”

The album features “How You Remind Me,” probably the song that everyone knows because of its constant radio play. This song brings up many themes, including pain, redemption and revenge. It starts off slow and mellow, then comes up in a fury of emotion and pain.

“Never Again” is the heart-wrenching story of a boy who is hearing and watching his mother being beaten by his father and the story of how this goes on for so long. The end of the song has a twist that will excite many listeners and bring a hero?s cry.

“Too Bad” is another story of family crisis, told from a boy?s point of view, of how his father didn?t raise him and the things that happened in his life. Again, this is another story that is complete from beginning to end.

Among the other songs on this album, some of the background music sounds similar if you are really listening closely, but it is nice to hear a band that has stories and heart behind their music. It is inspirational and enjoyable to say the least. This is not one of those albums that people buy for one song.

Four out of four stars.