Doug Gazlay - Dirty Rocker
Pop, Rock, Smooth Jazz, Dance
Georgia, United States
Overall Impression: Playing well with the dichotomy between the spiritual freedom experienced by Rock musicians and the perceived sacrilege of the form as reported by the religious crowd, Doug Gazlay delivers the entertaining and anthemic original track "Dirty Rocker"! Grungy guitar tones and a classic backbeat are enhanced by bright horns and a gravelly vocal performance from Gazlay as he speaks directly to the "Dirty Rocker" that lies dormant in us all.
Strongest Point(s): Having recreated the traditional Rock format entirely with synthetic tones and an electric keyboard, the overall experience contained in "Dirty Rocker" is brilliantly representative of the genre and surprisingly immersive - with the vocal performances from Doug Gazlay and Jennifer Ferren conspiring to fully sell the vibe! Lyrically, the song is a clever love letter to the Rock scene with resonant references to parental dismissal and Satanic panic - promising to strike a chord among anyone with first or even secondhand experience of the same!
Target Audience Appeal: Conjuring images of Rock & Roll rebellion and a passion for the craft, Doug Gazlay's "Dirty Rocker" works well as a standalone song but practically begs for a fuller narrative! Entertaining in its own right, "Dirty Rocker" sounds as though it could fit well into a tongue-in-cheek Rock Opera about life as a defiant suburban troubadour - prompting eager ears towards whatever Gazlay produces next! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: Bruce Springsteen, Tenacious D, Golden Earring, Van Morrison, Traveling Wilburys, The Byrds, The Band, Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Chicago, Steely Dan, Mott The Hoople, Johnny Hallyday, The Style Council, Wilosn Pickett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Zombies, Manfred Mann, Badfinger, Deep Purple
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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 across a wide range of genres.