On "Blame Game," Hailing from Waves_On_Waves, alongside Sonic Shades Of Blue and Waves On Waves Orange Crush come together to deliver a decimating brew of pure emotion that transcends genre norms, all the while keeping it in the rock tradition, making history. It's a striking look at her forthcoming album, "Emotions In Every Color," set to be released in September. And if this taste is anything to go by, you are in for an emotive journey.
With all the theatrics and angst of a midnight showdown, "Blame Game" is a pop/alt-rock exclamation point woven with blues-rock grit. The opening riff has a palpable air of unspoken briskness, like emotional static. The guitars sing and also growl and tremble, before erupting into the kind of solo that sounds like a grudge unclenched too late. The lyrics are infused with classic rock swagger, but Waves_On_Waves imbues a vocal delivery with an unmistakable contemporary sensitivity. There is a lived-in, weathered sincerity that feels at home here more than it does onstage. The song oozes with memories, tipping its hat to the smoky barrooms and analog amps of classic rock without feeling dated. It has more than that at its core, with classic chords and only the hooks adding a melodic dose and polish to something that could feature on alt-rock playlists right now.
With a name like Waves_On_Waves, the band has imbued their experience of love in these soaring, surging emotions. When combined with the floor-rumbling bass and beat of Waves On Waves Orange Crush, Sonic Shades Of Blue defines a sparkling core to many textures, creating a powerful storm. The preview track for his forthcoming album, "Emotions In Every Color," "Blame Game," embodies what is sure to be a melting pot of lust and love-laden themes when the album is released. It is a proclamation, screaming loud and clear that rock still has stories to share, and now they are even more dynamic and vibrant than ever.
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