.Seratones' latest single celebrates black 'Power' through forward-thinking soul:
Shreveport’s cowpunk revivalists Seratones are fighting their way out of the roots-rock box with “Power,” the second single off their forthcoming sophomore album of the same name., which sounded like if X did an Alabama Shakes covers album. Gluing this odd hardcore punk and rockabilly sound together was lead singer A.J. Haynes, whose bluesy contralto recalls Tina Turner here, Sister Rosetta Tharpe there, but with yelps and falsetto leaps that carve out her own style.
The track begins with an unrelenting snare playing every beat in tension with a cool, mellow bass riff, recalling ‘70s touchstones like Issac Hayes’theme or The Supremes’ “Stoned Love.” A soaring string section alternates with synth washes for cinematic flair, all while Haynes spins a tale of danger: “Brighter days coming / but I can’t see where I am going.” And let’s not forget Haynes’ pipes, because they’re in top form.
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