This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you psych rock, stunning textures, dark gothic rock, and more. The list features Potsherds, Lotus Grove, Somewhere Stranger, and more.
Potsherds - The last day
Starting off rugged, raw, and intense, ‘The last day’ by Potsherds brings back the hard rock days of the 70s. Blazing, thunderous guitars are the main highlight in the instrumentation of the track. The guitars are arranged in truly creative manners, as they run parallel in sound but stay connected in tone. Besides the guitars, the pounding drums ground the track and give it its groove. The song will take you back to the Black Sabbath days, with its raw, unfiltered energies, and the vocals will undoubtedly remind you of Ozzy. Give this song a listen and prepare to be mindblown.
Lotus Grove - All The Light
Staring off in a shimmering, light manner, ‘All The Light’ by Lotus Grove will wow you with its beautifully crafted textures. The instrumentation sounds like a mix of the early 2000s sound and a bit of contemporary indie rock sound. Each layer in the track stands as distinct and its distinctness in the layering is what gives the song its unique textures – the layers do not try to blend and become one, and maintain their sound. The vocals are immaculate, with their magnanimous emotional quotient and their ability to carry the weight of the stellar instrumentation. There is no way you won’t absolutely fall in love with the track, so go ahead and give it a listen right now.
Somewhere Stranger - Tragic Black Magic
Blending 60s and 70s psychedelic rock sound with a deeply magnetic atmospheric sound, ‘Tragic Black Magic’ by Somewhere Stranger will have you hooked to its creatively chaotic sound. The instrumentation leans towards a certain gothic sound, and evokes haunting, and playfully dark tones. The guitars are what majorly contribute to the gothic tones in the song, with their super dynamic sounds. They don’t remain confined to one single riff style, and instead move about bringing in great dynamicity to the track. Throbbing with an intoxicating energy, and brimming with a darkness that is hard to resist, this song will stand out in your playlist.
Replaced By Robots - Replaced By Robots (Theme Song)
Gothic in its approach and 60s in its sound, ‘Replaced By Robots (Theme Song)’ by Replaced By Robots will have you captivated by its straying from the conventional. The instrumentation is not subtle regarding its intention to not sound like what’s mostly out there. It brings together 60s rock and blends it with a gothic sound that gives the song an impeccable sound and an alluring tone. The song might remind you of some of Blue Öyster Cult’s songs, with its blend of rock and goth. Capturing dystopic themes with a sound that is impossible to look away from, this song should absolutely be checked out.
Fine Red Mist - Half Life
Capturing a blend of 2000s rock and contemporary rock, ‘Half Life’ by Fine Red Mist is all about expressiveness and high emotional quotient and its immaculate execution. The instrumentation is slightly covered in reverb, which gives the song an atmospheric feel and makes you feel like it's consuming you gradually. The guitars in the song remain consistent with its emotive quality, changing in levels of intensity. The vocals are brimming with that stretched out quality, where you sit with emotions and reflect on it. Give this one a listen, and have it make you obsessed with it for a long time.
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