Boston's own LIFTING SHADOWS, headed by the inspired Jozef Nadj, drop their debut single, and it sounds as timeless as it is to be expected, but very much alive. "Stranger in This Town" is more than a tip of the hat to rock's heyday, it recaptures it with soul, precision, and purpose. Spawned out of creative chemistry among Berklee professors and alums, it's an anthem for musicians who don't just play rock, they are rock.
"Stranger in This Town" catches me right away from the opening bars with its solid melodic form. It's built on guitar work that's as polished as it is effortless. Nadj's voice has a storyteller warmth, winding through the variations with confidence. There's a palpable humanity in his delivery, every note feels earned, and every lyric feels lived. LIFTING SHADOWS has found the magic spot where skill marries soul, and "Stranger in This Town" tells you this story is just getting started.
The song straddles a rare line between fussy musicianship and radio-ready accessibility. It's the sort of song that stays with you long after the final chords have died, half muscle and melody, power and passion. There's no overproduction, just straightforward, heartfelt rock' n' roll by people who clearly love what they do. "Stranger in This Town" is an exciting footnote. It's a statement of identity, a declaration of intent.
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