Based out of Illinois, blues-rock outfit Rosetta West has been broadcasting its sound to the world for the last three decades. Defined by their unmistakable sound that blends world folk with a psychedelic twist and lyrics that serve as true think pieces, their fanbase includes audiences worldwide. In one of their most anticipated albums to date, the band has released their latest record, “Gravity Sessions,” a reimagined assortment of some of their greatest creations throughout the decades, with the aid of the minds at Chicago’s historic Gravity Studios. Highlighting the compilation is their heavy-hitting and bold single, Dora Lee, a track that energizes audiences with every listen.
The piece begins with a lone fast-paced and heavily augmented electric guitar solo that quickly defines the intentions of the musicality and sets a poignant tone for the music to come. As we begin to feel immersed in the world of this music, a percussive introduction announces the vocals as they quickly appear and begin the narrative of the story with the opening line, “Don’t want your name to watch this for a day, better to stay, but I never did see her anymore.” Delivered in a hearty and grumbling tambour, the vocal tone serves as a vibrant example of the track’s proclivities.
Through this short sample, we can see a true sense of this entire project’s identity and the energy they bring to every recording and show. A full intensity and nostalgic experience that conjures enthralling emotions typically reserved for a live show, the single delivers on its promises throughout the entire recording.
Written by Nick Gumas
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