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ALBUM REVIEW: THADEUS GONZALEZ- STREET FIGHTS ARE STARTING TO HURT

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Words by Anselm Anderson

Singer/songwriter Thadeus Gonzalez recently released his fourth album Street Fights Are Starting to Hurt. The artist is a critically acclaimed genre-defying artist with an album about the human complexities and emotional conflicts experienced through life.

Gonzalez hails from Oakland, California in The States, and has built his reputation on his subject matters, emotional songwriting and exploration of several genres such as folk, punk, blues and soul. 'Street Fights..' is another album that examines these genres through poignancy and raw emotion. Precision and dynamism bring each track to life to create a touching release of ten pop-tinged, rock tracks. All tracks are recorded, engineered, produced and mastered by Kyle Homme. Tim Narducci offers additional production values to the album.

The anthemic "Street Fights" kicks off the release with its upbeat riffs, catchy chorus, and a blend of pop sensibilities and soft rock. This song sets the tone for the rest of the album with its feel-good vibes, putting listeners in the mood. "The Aura of Gospel" is a whimsical ballad with enchanting melodies and mesmerizing keys, providing an insight into the radio-friendly rock vibe. As previously mentioned, what makes Gonzalez a unique talent is his ability to drift through various genres by writing introspective lyrics.  The semi-biographical 'Tussle' is a 70-influenced folk song about a man suffering an internal conflict with himself. The album also includes pop ballads like "Super Rough Breakdown" and "Black Eye on a Tiger," along with a cover of Zebra's "Tell Me What You Want," which infuses the album with 80's rock energy.

Gonzalez surrounds himself with a talented backing band that complements his strengths as a songwriter and musician. This feels like a biographical reflection of Thadeus Gonzalez's life, especially on the track "My Friends Are All Crazy." a beautiful and compelling folk song. The album closes with an ode to his hometown on 'Here in Oakland' and the short acoustic track 'A Feted One'.

Overall, Thadeus Gonzalez has written an easy-listening rock album full of retrospect and reflection. It is certainly an album for those listeners of something to sit back and enjoy,

RATING: 7.5/10





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