Social Raygun - Favored Son
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Blues, Electronica
Arizona, United States
Overall Impression: With the trademark vocal qualities of the genre, Social Raygun's sound is wonderfully steeped in the Alt. Rock tradition - and their original song Favored Son masterfully walks the line between grungy darkness and melodic elevation. The character of the Favored Son is at once endearing and disconcerting, and the instrumental and vocal deliveries of Social Raygun bring him to life with skill.
Strongest Point(s): Awesome song concept, lyrically and instrumentally! The chorus is lovely; the vocal harmonies and sudden burst of melancholic melody really stand out against the rest of the sound, with the doubled guitar melody adding a special layer to the feeling. Expert transitions between the sections, and awesome instrumental work all the way through. Great solo at around 2:57 - perfectly dreary.
Target Audience Appeal: Perfectly conveying the lyrical tone through instrumental and vocal inflection, Favored Son is an Alt. Rock staple - the tones and deliveries are completely aligned with the genre, and the song itself is uniquely artistic. Fans of the genre should look to Social Raygun for a sound that's familiar, but a feeling that's all new and completely original. Really great stuff - this one doesn't even call for an explosion, it's great as it is.
Artist target suggestions: Band of Skulls, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, Radiohead, Portishead, Soundgarden, Cage The Elephant
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a classically 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.