This one is quite unlike anything I've reviewed before. "Through The Cracks" is the latest single from Dusty Grant, and I have to say I love how much I learned about this artist just from this one song. I'm actually quite fascinated by the general sound of this track. It reminds me mostly of some of the deeper ballads from current metal bands, like Stone Sour or even Five Finger Death Punch. There are definitely some Corey Taylor and Ivan Moody tones to his voice. And maybe it's the tone of his voice, or just the fact that his name is Dusty, but I would argue that there's even some country flavors in there as well. Very subtle country though; so don't listen to the single and shit all over me for not knowing what country music sounds like.
While the single is quite simple in its composition, as it just features a singer, an acoustic guitar, some synthesized sounds and some percussion, it is how these elements are used that create a unique feeling. Grant has created a somberness here that hits you with overwhelming power. He brings a voice to hard to experiences we've all had before; trying our hardest just to fail anyway, our friends letting us down, and people we hold close drifting away from us. However, unless I'm misinterpreting the lyrics here, it doesn't sound to me like a message of hope. It's almost depressing how pessimistic of a message it actually is.
Moving past the grayness of the song's message, I do have to mention the fact that upon my first and second listens of the single, where I just simply focused on the sounds and overall experience, rather than the meaning itself, I found it to be quite compelling. "Through The Cracks" is a perfect example of how sometimes you may not like what someone says, or some things that may happen, but you can still enjoy the music. The intro might actually be my favorite part of the whole track, with the acoustic riff and electronic key melody playing off each other create a moving musical opening that actually fills me as a listener with wonder and intrigue.
What I am interested in after this single is to dig deeper into Dusty's catalogue and see what he has to offer that maybe touches on other, perhaps lighter, subjects. I can hear some real talent here and am very interested to see what else he does with it.
"Through The Cracks" - Dusty Grant
1 - 29 - 2021
Dusty is the law! \,,/
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