This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you gritty alternative rock tracks, 2000s pop rock tracks, and more. The list features Frederick James, Fiona Amaka, On Mercury, and more.
Frederick James - Let Me Give You A Good Day
With beautiful, gentle piano notes starting off the track, ‘Let Me Give You A Good Day’ by Frederick James feels like strolling through the bright, green fields on a pleasant spring’s day. The instrumentation is passionate and tender, with a cinematic arrangement driving it. Lush, emotive guitars combined with dynamic drum patterns light up the track, and makes you want to drive to the song with your windows down. The song might remind you of the discographies of Lifehouse and Snow Patrol, owing to similar emotionally charged, bright rock musical arrangements. Give it a listen and you will surely find yourself wanting to rewind the track to relive that experience once again.
Fiona Amaka - Justified
Bringing to us yet another splendid track, ‘Justified’ by Fiona Amaka has the artist tring something different with the sound of the track. This track has the instrumentation leaning towards a more 2000s inspired soft rock and pop infused sound, that is both emotionally charged and relaxing at the same time. Lyrically, the song captures the remnants of a relationship which take the shape of love that has nowhere to go. The song has Fiona’s vocals take on a beautiful, velvet like smoothness and an earnest vulnerability, which compliments the song’s sound amazingly. The song might remind you of tracks like ‘I’m With You’ by Avril Lavigne and Hoobastank’s ‘The Reason’ owing to similar soft rock-pop sounds.
On Mercury - Sinner’s Soothe
Bringing to you a beautifully crafted atmospheric soundscape, ‘Sinner’s Soothe’ by On Mercury has the charm of Americana and country music fused with a surprisingly soft, reverb drenched soft rock sound. The song is defined with soft, dynamic drum patterns and swirling electric guitar riffs combined with the foundational acoustic guitar strumming. The soft rock sound is also infused with a little bit of the blues sound, aside from the country sound. The vocals are rich and heavy, and makes you feel like you are listening to someone sing by the fireside. Imagery guides the lyrics in the songs, and presents you with vivid pictures to imagine as you listen to the track.
John Van Deusen - Joyful Noise
With a soundscape that will have you hitting on the like and save button within seconds, ‘Joyful Noise’ by John Van Deusen will have your heart filled with gratitude for that Higher Power who looks over us. The instrumentation is bright and powerful, and feels like a true celebration of the glory of the Almighty. With incredible musical production, this song is a reminder of all that Worship music can be. This song feels like a combination of Noah Kahan’s sound with a more fast-paced, bright rock sound. You must absolutely give this song a listen, because it is simply that good.
FATECRIMES - BOTH ENDS
Starting off with a rugged and heavy electric guitar riff, ‘BOTH ENDS’ by FATECRIMES is emo-rock and alt-rock perfected. The instrumentation is generously polished with reverb, giving the song an expansive and atmospheric feel. The song carries in it the sound of classic rock, think Blue Öyster Cult, and the productional polish of modern alternative rock sound. The vocals are as gritty, rugged, and raw as the electric guitars in the song, and they carry that hypnotic, mysterious quality that consumes you. If you call yourself a rock fan, you should absolutely give this song a listen at the earliest.
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