Single Review Rosetta West – Dora Lee (Gravity)
With their latest release, “Dora Lee (Gravity),”
Chicago’s underground blues-rock veterans Rosetta West prove once again
that they're not here to play it safe. This track, taken from the band’s
upcoming release Gravity Sessions, is a raw and passionate slice of hard
blues rock, captured live at the legendary Gravity Studios. It clocks in at a
tight 3:15, but don’t let the brevity fool you—this song packs plenty of
grit, groove, and mystique.
Musically, “Dora Lee (Gravity)” hits all the right marks for
fans of the genre. From the first riff, you're pulled into a thick, crunchy
blues-rock landscape. The rhythm section—featuring Herf Guderian on bass
and Mike Weaver on drums—lays down a solid foundation, while band
founder Joseph Demagore leads the charge with powerful, charismatic
vocals and guitar work that feels both classic and deeply personal.
The track follows a familiar and satisfying structure: heavy
verses and choruses wrapped around a slower, more spacious middle section that
serves as the perfect launchpad for a soulful, “creamy” guitar solo.
It’s the kind of moment blues rock lives for, and Demagore delivers it with
taste and fire. It’s not flashy—it’s expressive, evocative, and totally on
point.
Lyrically, the song dips into Rosetta West’s trademark
mysticism. The accompanying video adds another layer, presenting a surreal and
eerie storyline involving an evil tank commander entranced by mythical female
figures like Ishtar, Hecate, and Kali. It’s weird, it’s wild, and it’s
pure Rosetta West—always bending expectations, always inviting interpretation.
For fans of blues rock, psychedelic undertones, and
spiritually infused storytelling, “Dora Lee (Gravity)” is a gem. It’s a
testament to a band that’s been doing their thing since the ‘90s without
compromise or pretense. This is the kind of track you blast with the windows
down, soaking in the swagger, mysticism, and soul that only Rosetta West can
deliver.
Excellent job, guys. Can’t wait for the full Gravity
Sessions release.
Rating: 4,5/5
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