Following up their smash breakthrough, Silver Side Up, Nickelback streamlines their hard rock for The Long Road, delivering tortured angst with arena-sized ambition and raging energy. “Someday” begins with Chad Kroeger’s impassioned vocals and choppy acoustic guitar, exploding into a rousing chorus. “Figured You Out” tells of a love affair turning into an uncontrollable wildfire over punchy hooks. But “See You at the Show” ends things on a light note, raising a fist (and a glass) for rock ‘n’ roll.