On their latest single, "I think it's called Dave," RedPrint delivers a rock song that grooves and grinds, conjuring the classic rock spirit, a funky, vintage rock track that hides its pain beneath a veil of rhythm and melody. It's the sort of song that makes you nod before you realize you're slipping into something infinitely more profound. Based on the bloodlines of classic rock and alternative, with an edge of indie, RedPrint crafts a tale that waltzes through humor, heartbreak, addiction, and adoration.
On first listen, it could be mistaken as a tongue-in-cheek love song. But by the second verse, the impact of the lyrics begins to take hold, this is about substance abuse. There's an elegant bit of genius in the fact that the verses have a quieter, more contemplative energy than the explosive, almost euphoric chorus. It mimics the vagaries of addiction itself, the moments of calm beforehand, the surge before the inevitable crash. RedPrint cagily employs this structure not only for musical interest, but to mirror the emotional chaos their subject matter requires. RedPrint is unafraid to be messy, funky, and profoundly human, and that's what makes "I think it's called Dave" such an irresistible listen.
They've succeeded here in wrapping a complex subject in grooves that are impossible to ignore, and lyrics that slowly reveal their truth the more you sit with them. It's storytelling with sound, a rock 'n' roll style. The pause near the middle of the song is particularly jarring, a rest that's like stepping outside of a smoky room to breathe. Then it constructs anew, and the vocals are soaring with conviction by the final chorus. It's a release, a confrontation, perhaps even a cry for help. The emotion is unmistakable. For someone who could use a few songs to get moving, both physically and emotionally, RedPrint's new ones are worth a spin or more.
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