Uncover The Ruins’ massively energetic tackle a traditional

The Ruins – ‘Gold’

When you’re not up in your traditional rock historical past, the identify John Stewart could not imply loads to you. Nevertheless, his contributions to rock and people have been notable, each as a songwriter for others and underneath his personal identify.  ‘Gold’ was one in all his personal hits, and right here The Ruins give their very own particular tackle it. 

The Ruins are an eclectic California-based rock venture, rooted in 70s kinds however combining a number of influences. With a line-up of seasoned musicians, they’ve been steadily releasing over the previous yr.

‘Gold’ is a high-energy rock tackle a traditional music that hedonistically celebrates music and cash.

This cowl transforms the extra mellow, regular authentic into rock’n’roll fireworks. ‘When the lights go down within the California city, individuals are in for the night’, narrate the lyrics, setting the scene of a city filled with dreamers and music-lovers and get together folks, even when they ‘make two fifty for an hour’. Todd McTavish’s sturdy, uncooked lead vocals ship the music with energy, delivering the traditional rock melodies full-throttle and hammering the singalong chorus, ‘there’s folks out right here turning music into gold’. 

The manufacturing reveals off what’s clearly a decent musical outfit, echoing traditional bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin. The driving guitars embrace loads of livid licks and solos, the bass chugs alongside, the harmonies are stable, the drums are hard-hitting and there’s even an infectious little tambourine. This observe reveals off the talents of The Ruins, who would little doubt be massively pleasing to observe reside. 

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