Rock and roll lives on – a fresh songwriting boost and a raspy, distinct vocal at the forefront. US rockers Moonspit deliver a self-reflective groove built on slick guitar riffs and the crash of live drums, for the catchy new track Sleaze.
Boldly confronting the idea of the self and the often overwhelming pressure to simple be good, Sleaze is an old school rock and roll anthem, which rings out and resounds with the echoing sentiment of ‘I just wanna be bad‘.
The song follows thoughtful, meandering through lyrics, which briefly toy with regret and contemplation, but they ultimately focus on the escapism and freedom of being a Sleaze. The set-up is nostalgic, timeless even, and the breakdown section in particular brings home that smooth soul essence, driving the performative charm and vocal nuance of Moonspit, before rising back up beautifully – for one last drop into the catchy chaos of the hook.
An age-old concept but a welcomed twist of modern identity – Moonspit introduce their musical skill and seamless band unity on a defiant high, with the modest but effective arrangement of Sleaze. The track isn’t hard hitting, but rather, it’s slick and stylish, with purposeful bars and riffs, plenty of space, and just the right level of distortion, to really capture that yesteryear blues rock and roll appeal that forever draws you in.
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