SoCal-based reggae-rock band Fortunate Youth drops their newest album titled Good Times (Roll On).
This fifth studio album has a variety of reggae styles tied with the classic surfer roots expected from the Hermosa Beach natives. Born and raised through the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Times (Roll On) aims to offer an escape from time. Fortunate Youth wants to remind us that, though it seems bad now, that the good times will indeed roll on.
Good Times (Roll On) by Fortunate Youth
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Good Times (Roll On) Features Sounds from Various Genres
The 12-track album travels through time with throwback sounds featuring elements of rock, ska, world, soul, punk, and R&B. Though each track offers its own unique feel and sound, the project consistently offers powerful vocals, driving melodies, and a very strong horn section. Backed by solid bass foundations and a steady rhythm section, the horn section rips beautiful fills, melting seamlessly in harmonies, and extending melodies for an audible roller coaster ride.
Fortunate Youth’s work on “Em Interlude” shows dexterity in technique and confidence in speed. The horn section plays amazing solos while showing great teamwork as an ensemble.
Furthermore, their percussive section shows absolute strength through a steady command of feel, time, and fills. While showing support underneath powerful melody lines by lead vocalist Dan Kelly, they bring out a very subtle change in feel through small rhythmic changes. This can be found through their work on the same instrumental track that shows the strength of the horn section. There is a more prominent beat change in “The City” when the snare hits on the off beats versus on beats 2 and 4. When they choose to make a huge change, the percussion section does it with authority.
The Voice of Dan
Dan’s vocal lines show insane diversity when it comes to his power and his ability to glide through melodies. He has strong phrases like, “you’re too big for them to make you small,” in “Too Big,” and softer lines in “The Cure” that melt and sway the body. He has really shown why he has been able to be one of the standout voices of the last decade in reggae-rock music.
“Sunlight” would be a track that contains a great example of all of these in one song. The rising melodic line in the hook gets filled by the horn section’s own line. Dan even does some belting in his verses to bring more character to them. This is done all on top of a solid rhythm section.
Fortunate Youth Continues to Evolve
Fortunate Youth really shows their hunger for continuous growth and ever-evolving sounds through Good Times (Roll On). They are a perfect example of their album’s message to keep rolling on with the good times and to stay positive. With an array of reggae styles mixed with their signature sound and solid collabs, Good Times (Roll On) will make this fall still feel like summertime vibes.
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