Returning in their typical fighting form, Soraia comes back firing with "Children of Lesser Prayers," a track that reaffirms yet again why Soraia is an unstoppable force in hard rock, indie rock, and alternative circles. Beginning with harmonized guitars that evoke Thin Lizzy, the song barrels headlong into a jagged, punk-charged rush held aloft by Ramones-esque riffs buzzing with immediacy.
It's a thunderous collision of weight and melody, built on hooks that strike a balance between shadowy minor keys and undeniable pop instinct. The song contains a powerful question, "This song asks the question whether where a person is born determines the value of their prayers." Frontwoman ZouZou Mansour brings this meditation with the hoarse conviction of fulminous lining carving over steel. Her performance is full of ferocity and openness, her presence something impossible to ignore. It's full of righteous anger, biting wit, and unflinching honesty that occasionally tugs at the heartstrings.
Working in tandem with Mansour's blistering vocals, fellow co-founder and bassist Travis Smith, drummer Brianna Sig, and guitarist Mike Jaffe/jointly provide waves of grit and momentum, crafting a soundscape that harkens back to the wild abandon of Iggy Pop, the danger of The Cramps, and the sheer attitude of Joan Jet and all while carving out something that's uniquely Soraia. "Children of Lesser Prayers" is rock with a conscience, served up with leather-jacketed bite and lyrical teeth. Soraia once again makes it clear that they aren't simply keeping rock alive, they're pulling it forward by its ear, screaming and unapologetic.
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