""Stranger" immediately sets the record's bleak tone. 'I am a stranger / My guts is my brains / I believe I've stumbled / Onto this place,' Grigoroff sings, addressing the feelings of isolation experienced by many today."
"The rest of the record feels just as haunted. Lyrical obsessions such as mortality, decline, and desuetude riddle the songs here. On the last track 'We,' he strains his voice while intoning, 'We are long, long gone.'"
"'It's a sorry state / Without a sorry heart,' Grigoroff sings on 'Sorry State,' one of two bonus tracks included on the digital download, encapsulating the album's overarching themes."
Souled American, after a 30-year hiatus, releases their seventh album, Sanctions. The opening track, 'Stranger,' addresses feelings of isolation and immigrant experiences. The album's themes include mortality and decline, with haunting lyrics throughout. The songwriting is shared between bassist Joe Adducci and guitarist Chris Grigoroff, showcasing contrasting vocal styles. Grigoroff's raw vocals convey a sense of despair, while Adducci offers a sweeter tone in his romantic song 'Living Love.' The record reflects a deep exploration of darker emotional landscapes.
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