Jared LoStracco - Water For Blood
Folk, Country/Americana
TX, United States
Overall Impression: Masterfully speaking to the attitudes and apathies at hand, Jared LoStracco blends gritty warmth with lyrical conviction in his original song Down In Flames. Lyrically examining the current state of the nation and its relationship with the media cycle, Down In Flames features a bed of familiar Country and Americana tones beneath Jared's pleasantly raspy vocal deliveries - placing the sound comfortably in the realm Red Dirt music.
Strongest Point(s): The instrumentals in this are really great - awesome in tone and execution. Jared's vocals are perfect for the sound - laid back enough to draw listeners in, but not overly refined. The layout of the song works well, with the attention to dynamic contrast really driving home the emotional tone of the song. Lyrically, this is incredible! The chorus bears an honest pessimism that's a refreshing deviation from the current norm - and it pairs very well with the song's feel, and the verses are equally well structured. All that tied off with a strong mix - this is great work!
Target Audience Appeal:: Fans of modern Country and Americana - as well as those acquainted with the Red Dirt style - will find much to enjoy in the sound and feel of Down In Flames, but the real key aspect of the song is Jared LoStracco's lyrical observation and poetic wit. Anyone with an interest in honest examination of the powers at play and the way we choose to be will find Down In Flames to resonate deeply with the things they've seen. Thanks for submitting this!
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.