Rosetta West's, “God of the dead”: A ride in country music with rock themes.

“Modern rock instrumental with country folklore and chilly themes.”

A band from Illinois, “Rosetta West,” stuns their audience with a brand-new album, “God of the Dead.” The album takes you on a mystical journey as you stream through it.

The music starts heavy with “Boneyard Blues.” We get an introduction to the vibe of this album as Rosetta masterfully blends rock with country fusion. The next track is “Underground.” The elemental guitar riffs of the song stole the show.

“With its experimental sounds and themes, the album takes you on an adventure.”

The slow, howling sound of a creature, paired with soft sounds of breathing, creates tension among the audience as the track “Chain smoke” comes to play. The slow drums and evergreen guitar riffs start to play as we are introduced to the softer vocals of Joseph Demagore. The singer begins to sing as if he’s in a different dimension, making the song stormy, and a perfect vibe is created for Rosetta West. The song ends perfectly with the instruments climbing and crashing. The next song, “Town of Tomorrow,” has a clean country vibe to it, much anticipated since the album commenced. This song proves that the band can add any element to its tracks and still make it work perfectly. It's a true testimonial to their artistry and skill.

“Sussana Jones, Pt. 1” starts playing, Joseph Demagore gives an outstanding and compelling performance of his vocals as he showcases them in full power. The song hooks you up with its raw production and energy. The guitar opening awaits us with “Tao Te Ching.” The song has an exceptionally smooth bridge that takes you on a trance. The graceful tone here, contradicting the chaotic production, makes the song one of its kind.

We are introduced to a blazing instrumental production and gritty vocals in “My Life.”

The band seems to be in their element throughout the song, heavy instrumentals and rough vocals creating a compelling masterpiece.

Contrary to the previous track and the entire album up until now, “Baby Come Home” is a soft production. The lyrics and the vocals in this song both have a very vulnerable and intimate touch. Something the audience longs to see with a band like Rosetta West. Once again, they prove that anything they touch turns into a masterpiece. The album has taken a softer tone from “Baby Come Home” as the softer tunes are continued in the next track, “Summertime.” The lyrics touch on some very sensitive and profound themes. It’s the kind of song that makes you feel closer to the artist. The acoustic touch in this song makes it feel raw yet perfectly produced.

As we move to “Dead of the Night,” the instrumentals turn from modern to a more traditional beat. The country vibes are still present, but with the haunting melodies of traditional beat. The song is one of its kind, a unique exception in the album. The album is still on its softer side. The steady rhythms, the folklore-style lyrics are just what you want to hear. The lyrics talk of admiration and longing for a person; the poetic lyrics just make the song even more beautiful.

Next comes an instrumental, “Inferno.” The faraway echoes of electric guitars, steady beats mixed with synths, and many other marvelous elements leave you in awe of the band's artistry. “Sussana Jones, Pt 2” comes with full power of the country vibes, just like in "Susanna Jones, Pt. 1”, we have a gentle tease of country vibes, but this time with softer melodies.

The album ends with “Midnight.” It has a haunting, almost creepy intro to the song, making you wonder what the band is up to with this. We finish the album awestruck by the band's mastery of its craft and diligence in its experimental tracks.