This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you 80s rock influenced tracks, punk rock, and more. The list features Flywheel, Rogue Angels, No Drinks For Jimmy, and more.
Flywheel - Crybaby
Coming at you with a distorted rock sound, ‘Crybaby’ by Flywheel is sure to expand your understanding of what rock music can be. The song, despite its textured, distorted sound, manages to bring about a unique kind of consistency and flow, setting up quite the paradox for the listener. The layers build on each other in a brilliantly cohesive manner under the guise of chaos. The robotic vocals also give the song a very different, unexpected sound. The song moves away and into distortion, like stepping onto the shore and setting sail into the unpredictable seas. Give this song a listen, because it has done something truly fresh and unique with the genre.
Rogue Angels - Right Side of Midnight
With the restless, wild 80s rock sound coursing through its musical notes, ‘Right Side of Midnight’ by Rogue Angels will have you turning up your speakers for sure. The gritty, distorted electric guitars will fill your heart with thrill and the thunderous drums will give your heart its rhythm. The solo guitar section is one you do not see coming – it appears soaring, elevating the song and giving the song its emotional peak. The vocals are softer in comparison to the stormy instrumentation, but the difference in tone actually works quite well for the track. A trip back to the yesteryears, this song is woven with gold.
No Drinks For Jimmy - Broken
With a super gritty, magnetic guitar riff and electric drum pattern starting off the track, ‘Broken’ by No Drinks For Jimmy brings to you the spirit of the late 80s. The song is woven with pure heart and magnetism, making you want to pull your windows down and ponder out the night and also blast those speakers to the max volume. The guitar layers are pure magic, and bring something new to the track with every minute. The shifts in pace work amazingly well for the track and expand the emotionality of the track. When you reach the end of the song, we promise you it will feel like you got off a journey.
Evangelo Kattaranza & Friends - Respectable People
With a reflective guitar playing opening the song for you, ‘Respectable People’ by Evangelo Kattaranza & Friends carries the heart of the 2000s punk scene. The instrumentation blends emotionality and energy beautifully, making you headbang in the day and stare off into space at night, staying true to the spirit of punk. The guitars and the drum layering is truly innovative in some parts, giving you something new and fresh in the punk sound. The powerful, grungy vocals bring such rawness and vulnerability to the song that you can’t help but have it affect you. When this band reaches heights, you will be able to say that you were one of their first listeners, and that you started with this track.
Teanko - Between Two Selves
With a contemporary pop-rock sound driving the track, ‘Between Two Selves’ by Teanko will make you look back at who you once were and who you are now, and all that you intentionally and unintentionally lost in between those selves. The instrumentation is magnetic, and matches the depth of the lyrics really well. The song maintains its pace throughout, and adds on layers to increase its intensity. The shimmer of the piano in the song that especially shines through in the stripped down sections adds a lovely texture to the track. The vocals are powerful and carry the weight of the words of the song in a way that it reaches you without a doubt.
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