Rosetta West ~ Praise Be, “God Of The Dead" Living in the Underground!

Rosetta West is back again with another Blues Rock, yet unconventional cross-genre album, "God of the Dead". It crosses the edges of Psychedelia and world folk. But wait, I thought it was Dark Rock. But what exactly is Dark Rock? I asked myself this question for a few days before diving into the album, and I admit it freely. Is it heavy guitars and drums, cool lyrics, and a '90s rock vibe? Or more hard-edged pop? Honestly, both would be appealing. The title "God of the Dead" initially sounds like a splatter movie, disturbing, yet somehow fascinating. The track names are equally compelling. But what exactly awaits us? A dark atmosphere or solid rock? Let's find out!

My first impression is that this album definitely sounds confident, powerful, and triumphant. Dark and somewhat menacing, yes. Cheesy, absolutely no. A door to handmade Blues Rock opens, and we step through it gladly. Our pick and the song that almost capsulates the album, in "Underground", the guitars hammer out a steady yet captivating hook. Rock and blues hit you instantly, almost like the roar of engines. Suddenly, you feel the urge to join a biker gang. From the very start, the riffs demonstrate mastery of the genre, even though the riffs sound more like as if they had only been strummed without virtuosity, a perfect entry point. The track is built around such riffs in the verse and pre-chorus, giving it an engaging rhythmic drive. The distorted electric guitar gradually takes the forefront, building steadily until it dominates the song. The vocals recede stylistically, yet glide elegantly along the riff. Like well-worn shoes, the drums carry the track's groove and capture the blues flawlessly and push it forward relentlessly. The shuffle rhythm and Chicago blues instrumentation heighten the sense of authenticity.

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The lyrics revolve around escape, despair, and healing, simple words conveying raw emotion rather than artful concealment. The message at the end is quite clear: hope. Whether there’s a happy ending remains open, but the song leaves us with the sense that redemption is possible. It’s this honesty in both lyrics and music that defines blues and rock. The words echo like a hammer strike, while the guitar delivers the emotion mercilessly, with its engine-like sound dynamics. "God of the Dead", with its 25 tracks, is truly a powerful music marathon through dark emotions and rugged characters, and yet it is engaging throughout. Although it neither sounds nor is a polished studio product, that is exactly what makes it more interesting. It doesn’t just play in the background, but drags you into its shadows. "God of the Dead" is waiting. Spin the album, feel the grit, and let yourself get lost in their 'underground' world, and if you love what you hear (which you will, I am sure), show these fiercely independent legends your support so they can keep conjuring the dark magic only they can deliver. Listen below!

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You can check out and follow Rosetta West's musical journey and support them on Bandcamp here: https://rosettawest.bandcamp.com