http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/78532

I think they hit it right on the head when they said “What A Shame” is the band’s “45,” a ballad with an edge to it. It wouldn’t have sounded out of place on Leave A Whisper."

Here is an another, http://www.tunelabmusic.com/2008/06/17/review-shinedown-the-sound-of-madness/

this one got a 9.5/10, the first one got a 8/10

guess that guy didn't know that Eric didn't play on the record

On most points I agree with the first guy... but;

"Smith shows genuine emotion and conviction in his voice and this makes “Call Me” the best closing track the band has ever done (yes, even better than “45”)."

YEAH RIGHT? In my opinion both 45 and Someday were way better than Call Me...

I'm not sure. Some Day just never grew on me. But I said that too, What a Shame reminds me of 45.

What a Shame reminds me NOTHING of 45. I and Call Me is better than Someday, but 45 is better.I wonder when allmusicguide will do a review... I don't agree with almost all of their negative reviews, when they say something roks, it usually does.