Onion Doves
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
A veteran musician whose diverse skills make for a very exciting and charming listen, this 9th album from DB Gottfried is a layered and timeless listen that comes with substantial songwriting and strong attention to lyrics, too.
“Truth, Such A Rarity” opens the listen with warm keys and crisp drumming as Gottfried’s expressive singing guides the very diverse brand of rock, and “Bathing With The Sinners” follows with precise piano alongside modern pop ideas.
Entering the middle, “Followers Of Disarray” enters dreamy areas of stylish, prog-rock influenced song craft, while “9th Line Beauty” shimmers with much beauty amid synthetic drumming and a lush climate. “Three Stories High” then buzzes with an electro-pop feel that’s still very much grounded in Gottfried’s technical prowess.
Approaching the end, “Appetite For Change” resides in darker areas of dramatic, textured sensibilities, and “Neuropsychopharmacology Jello” exits the listen with spacey nods, much exploration and cinematic swells that are as mesmerizing as they are mysterious.
Certainly revolving around pop at its core, Gottfried is no stranger to blues, prog-rock, artistic moments and even more sturdy variations of rock on this unpredictable and unforgettable body of work.
Travels well with: Wave 21- Brace Yourself; Twin Flames- Omen