There is no shortage of bands mining classic sounds and finding commercial success. One only has to look at the Zeppelin-cribbing Greta Van Fleet. And there's nothing wrong with this, as long as the songs the band write are still spirited, authentic and fun as hell. And that's where Tallahassee's The Retrograde exceed.
The young band lean heavily into the southern rock n' roll sound of bands ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd to more modern archetypes like Kings of Leon and Black Crowes, and would do all those bands proud. You can hear the soul in "Closer to Somewhere", a high-spirited, clap-along track that will perfectly soundtrack festival summers. The more raucous "I Need a Little" is what will be blasting at the after party, with lyrics "I make the music in my head that makes you want to tap your shoes" blaring as beers are shared, a couple dance in the corner, and that one dude who always passes out is having his face sharpied while drooling on the couch.
The band also flexes their 70's power ballad muscle on the six minute "If 6 Was 4", which bleeds with Stonesy blues. They can also go toe to toe with heavier bands on the rock and roll circuit with tracks like "Come Around", the feature ripping breakdowns and mega-riffage.
So if you're looking for some modern classic-sounding rock, start streaming The Retrograde in our Bad Ass Break-Outs Playlist now!
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