Singer-songwriter Derek Lee Goodreid from Perth, Western Australia, is starting the new year on the best note with an anthemic, emotionally charged country, “Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose.” Released on the first of January, the song resonates and motivates with catchy vocals and a spirited arrangement. The song captures the essence of resilience and reinvention after facing life’s hardships.
“Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose” is wrapped around twangy guitars, and jangling upbeat percussion that hits home. The lively and engaging musical experience accompanies soulful vocals that sing catchily with emotion. The release couldn’t be timed better than the start of a new year, as the singer too affectively conveys him starting anew after enduring loss and pain. He draws listeners into him moving on from a small town, in the poignant opening lines, “killed the lights and locked the doors cause I ain’t comin’ around ‘ere no more.”
The standout line, “Lord knows I paid my dues in blood,” poetically deepens and emphasizes the resilience and strength he developed through challenging times. Using vivid imagery and emotionally charged language, he helps us connect with the beginning of his journey. Through his path, he creates a sense of empathy and understanding. All the while, he makes us wish, we could start on a clean slate and go with him on our journey as well.
This motivating rooted anthem is only the beginning of a whole new album Built to Last, coming out this March 1. To understand what the album will sound like, you just need to really listen to this song. So give it a whirl! Listen to “Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose” by Derek Lee Goodreid.
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Review By: Naomi Joan