2011, Ranging at times from Disturbed's THE SICKNESS to Stone Temple Pilots' PURPLE to Collective Soul's DOSAGE, Sick Puppies show a diversity of sound uncommon in this kind of light metal. Each song is short, which keeps the pace moving and prevents the music from wandering into unnecessary ideas. Still, the band finds places to cross themes within a single song, ranging at points from emotional ballad to hard-edged mosh pit fare.