This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you the quintessential rock tracks covering the ideas of rock that we have. The list features artists Cruel Ploy, Muddshovel, The Radio Addicts, and more.
Cruel Ploy - Hashtag
Starting off with an addictively gritty riff, ‘Hashtag’ by Cruel Ploy will have its tunes embedded deep in your mind by its last note. The song takes on an alternative rock sound with some electronic sound elements, and through these production choices the song brings in something old and something unabashedly fresh. The vocals in the song are truly hypnotic, and are at the centre of the personality of the song. They give off a bold, sultry, confident vibe which is sure to rub off on the listener. You’ll find yourself adding the song to your playlist within no time and that is a guarantee.
Muddshovel - Over the line
A riff reminiscent of the days of hard rock and metal, ‘Over the line’ by Muddshovel will have you under its spell with its impossibly catchy basslines. Nothing about the track is quiet and easy – it comes in, and sweeps you under its chaos, its urgent energy, its restlessness, and you have simply no choice in the matter. The vocals are so dynamic, moulding and changing shape as the song progresses. The song might remind you of the music of Black Sabbath, due to the similar choices in musicality. You absolutely have to listen to this track if you're a fan of 70s-80s rock.
The Radio Addicts - Before My Eyes
With an opening upbeat riff coupled with energetic drums, ‘Before My Eyes’ by The Radio Addicts will immediately take you back to the early 2000s with its jumpy, feel-good energy. The instrumentation will feel like your personal dose of a bright, blue sky after long, dark grey days. At the 2:24 minute mark, the song does something really nice with the drums, like a bridge towards the doubly energetic last bit. The song sounds like the early music of 5 Seconds of Summer, owing to its vibrant, gloom erasing energy. Listen to it to take a journey back to your simpler days, while also having your moods lifted significantly.
Replaced By Robots - Standing in the Ocean
Starting off calm and soft and slow, ‘Standing in the Ocean’ by Replaced By Robots has all the ingredients for it to be your next favourite soft rock track. Instrumentation wise the doesn't overcomplicate itself, and keeps it to acoustic guitars, a solid electric guitar riffs, steady drums. This simplicity really works amazingly for the overall soundscape of the track. The track is very late 90s to 2000s in its musical approach, and it might remind you of some Whitesnake, Pixies, some The 1975 even. Words honestly won’t suffice to convey the brilliance of this song; you simply need to listen to it and experience the brilliance for yourself.
Mercy Kelly - Out In The Night
A very 2000s rock sound opening the track, ‘Out In The Night’ by Mercy Kelly will have you coming back to it many, many times after the first listen. The song is real, it is vulnerable, it is authentic, and conveys a story that’s not all bright and sunshine through its brilliant use of metaphors. The instrumentation evokes a certain kind of sombreness, a wistfulness, and these energies wrap you up in them. The vocals are so very emotive, and attempt no nonchalance and subtlety. The track is a perfect choice to accompany you on your solo long drives on an empty, neverending road, as you sing along to the song blasting on your speakers.
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