Laid-back and genuine soft-rock with a clear twist of optimism and warmth – Elton Adams highlights the best of his ability as a singer and songwriter combined, with the stand-out single Rock N’ Roll Girl.
Despite its animated artwork and somewhat familiar title, the music within is refreshingly organic and intimate. Elton crafts the track around a subtle guitar strum, almost like unplugged rock or punk on the one hand, with this stunning vocal at the forefront – a voice that brings a touch of something Chris Cornell-like. It’s a hearty rasp, with moments of smooth soul woven in between choruses, and all the while the production is gifted plenty of space – within which these simple but striking qualities really reach out.
Weave in a modest click of a rhythm, and lyrics that feel again easy-going but focused on some kind of bigger picture, and the song is romantic and relatable – loaded with imagery and references that feed into the nostalgic familiarity of the title.
It’s an uncomplicated take, musically pure and engaging, with an upbeat groove and a clear twist of character that will no doubt resound well throughout future Elton Adams releases.
Noting tens of thousands of monthly listeners, Elton Adams is a Canadian war veteran, with twenty-two years of service under his belt. His experience as a musician spans throughout those years until now, with performances in Afghanistan helping secure his passion and joyful approach to making music and entertaining the masses. The idea is to create a space for escapism from turmoil, a joyful and comforting soundscape and song in every case, and that’s precisely the kind of beauty and bounce that emanates from the naturally catchy, alluring set-up of Rock N’ Roll Girl.
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I have known Elton for 15 plus years, he is an exemplary role model for many. His music incapsulates multiple genres, and I would say can play guitar as good as anyone out there. Worth having a listen to his complete catalogue of songs, there is something there for everyone.