Continuing down the unpredictable road of creatively free musicality, “The Flat Nasty” along yet another unexpected pathway, veering away almost entirely from the rock soul and poetic grit of “Take It That Way”. This latest release leans in a more detailed direction, filling out the acoustic edges or spaces of the song with rhythm, weight, and provocative ideas.

Structurally the track moves along pretty smoothly, as a lot of classic rock or touch of pop works do. Keeping things interesting though is The Flat Nasty’ songwriting and performance skills. The verses vary in pace and passion, sometimes fitting in with the laid back ambiance, other times taking the heat and energy of the writing to the absolute maximum and really letting listeners know what they’re dealing with. Both sides of the spectrum are necessary, the vibes are why we turn to music, the skill and artistry is why we stay and why we support.

As the song emerges, the whole thing quickly feels like a consciously crafted piece of music, offering up immediately characterful riffs that are short lived yet repeated enough times to make certain you associate them with the awesome soundscape. In addition, the drum beat has a certain thickness and energy to it that stands out quite significantly – feeling almost like the interim or fill extended across the whole track, giving it a further touch of vibrancy and personality. On top of all of this is the song’s melody and the delivery of this from the band’s leading vocalist. The lyrics undoubtedly lean in something of a blues-rock or country-rock direction, though the melody bends itself in a way that brings in that accessible touch of pop, allowing the band to potentially reach a wider audience with their music.

The artist’s voice fits the style and sound of this type of song perfectly, making the whole thing feel very natural and authentic. You can hear quite precisely what a live show would be like, and as stated – despite the familiar warmth of the music, the comforting aura it gives off; there’s a notable level of musical detail and personality that make certain you would recognize the song should you hear it again sometime soon. These little moments make all the difference. I look forward to experiencing the longer project.