Foundry Town Survivors – American Dream (2022)
Blending elements of classic rock with modern-day hard rock and indie-rock, Foundry Town Survivors are contemporary rockers with retro vibes. No newcomers to the music scene, the seasoned duo have other thousands of years of experience in various genres, such as blues, country and jazz. After a reunion of bandmates in November 2018, the pair began thinking about “unfinished business” and the rest, as they say, is history. One of the latest additions to their discography is the single ‘American Dream’.
The ninth single released since the duo’s formation in 2021, ‘American Dream’ is a bold combination of dynamic guitars, pounding drums and gruff vocals. Following the track ‘The Night Is Alive’, ‘American Dream’ is more flowing, slower and more soothing than previous material. Yet, while there is a calm flow to the melody, a rich, upbeat rock thread is woven through the track. I would compare the band to acts like Journey, Foreigner or Lynyrd Skynyrd with the 80s vibe, but this would not be fair to anyone. The maturity and sophistication of the old-school rock song are not necessarily due to influences, but more due to the pair’s experience in the music industry. Interestingly enough, while ‘American Dream’ has maturity, a naïve whimsy seems to linger in the sonic bubble.
‘American Dream’ has a charming harmony in the rich rock sound, but it is the lyricism that showcases the duo’s depth as artists. Touching on the contrasts existing in society, Foundry Town Survivors look at “the bad and the good, the haves and have-nots, the conspicuous consumption and the brutal poverty” The thing is, while desperate topics are covered in ‘American Dream’, Foundry Town Survivors do not intend to condemn others but help remember the people who have “not yet attained their dream” making it a hopeful and not hopeless song.
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