In a climate of overproduced beats and algorithmic hooks, "One More Song" by The Takeoff crashes through like a jet-fuelled reminder of everything rock & roll's ever meant to be, loud, unfiltered, and sincere. Straight outta Tel Aviv's roiling underworld, this four-piece power squad led by Dor Nagar (vocals), Guy Strier (guitar), Ron Ephrati (bass), and Lior Izhaki (drums) takes you in, man-handles you with songs that sound so thoughtful and yet freshly defiant.
After the first few chords, "One More Song" doesn't so much start as explode. Nagar's voice is hoarse with insanity, sweaty with emotion and rebellion. Strier's guitar feels like it has been waiting years to be out in the open, shredding through the air finally. Underneath it all, Ephrati and Izhaki plug into a groove that's sweaty conviction. It's the sound of a band that believes in every note they play, which is rare in today's music.
Underneath the chaos, The Takeoff thread Dylan-esque songwriting behind the din, grit offset by poetry. The lyrics are desperate, hungry for truth, and a wink to all you licked shards that still crave authenticity.
If this is one of the first tastes we're getting from their debut record, then the world better prepare. The Takeoff isn't just reviving the rock, they're also rebuilding it from the bones up. "One More Song" is not a plea, it's a call to arms. And when it's over, you may find yourself wishing for precisely what the title promises, just one more.