Sir+ has always embraced a groove, and with his latest outing, “Dinosaur Blues,” he’s tramping back into view with a playful, blues-rock banger as timeless as the beasts he name-drops. If you’ve ever felt that you were the oldest soul in the room, this song’s for you, and it’ll have you dancing as if extinction isn’t even real.
While it clocks in as an upbeat, feel-good number with undeniable swagger, “Dinosaur Blues” wryly addresses the sensation of aging with tongue squarely in cheek. Sir+ excavates the theme for humor and heart, delivering vintage, bluesy guitar licks laid over a funky, retro-style rhythm section. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just tip its hat to the past. It takes it by the scruff of the neck and drags it onto the dance floor.
What makes “Dinosaur Blues” special is that it puts its cheeky concept next to undeniable musicality without breaking a sweat. Sir+ is building a time capsule, reminding listeners that just because you’re a little dusty means you’ve lost your shine. There’s a bounce in the beat, a growl in the guitar, and a lot of joy stuffed into every stomp and snarl.
Sir+ has graced the world with critically-acclaimed releases, including Bad Hotel, Tough Guy, Smiley’s Tune, and Cold Comfort, each time progressing, while embracing his past. “Dinosaur Blues” sounds like the next evolution, a song that revels in nostalgia without feeling retrograded. It’s funny and daring and has enough grunge to make it interesting.
Whether you’re 22 or 62, “Dinosaur Blues” taps a universal nerve at that sweet spot where self-deprecation becomes a celebration. It’s music for everyone who has ever felt as if the times were out of step with them and decided to dance all the same.