Allowah - Losin' the Illusion
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Spiritual, Alternative Christian
Florida, United States
Overall Impression: I do love me some good ol' hearty southern-fueled rock'n'roll. From the gloriously crunchy riffs to the peppy country twang of the lead guitar breaks, and the alternative-edged vocal performance to the rip-rollicking sense of rhythm, Allowah's energetic rocker "Losin' the Illusion" proves itself as a solid piece of songwriting that is brilliantly performed and caringly arranged, giving listeners a highly engaging tune that gets those heart rates raised and feet enthusiastically tapping along, what more could one possibly want in a straight-to-the-point rocker?
Strongest Point(s): The fusing of the more conventional country-blues musical backdrop and alternative rock-style vocals works extremely well and helps to create an interesting cocktail of contrasting genre elements that complement one another very well indeed, it's what helps give "Losin' the Illusion" its definite sense of unique identity as well as effectively broaden the appeal of the track to a more diverse range of rock lovers. The track's strong rhythmic drive is effectively paired with some well-placed moments of particularly catchy melodic hooks, courtesy of the nicely phrased lead guitar work, and the general feeling of energy that is bouncing off each and every performer allows the song to feel both vividly alive and full to the brim with that quintessential rock vigor.
Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely a tune for southern-edged rock lovers and I can certainly see this strongly appealing to lovers of this particular style greatly.
Artist target suggestions: The Cadillac Three, Lynrd Skynrd, Zac Brown Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Eagles, Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, ZZ Top, 38 Special, The Outlaws, The Black Crowes, Eric Church
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.