Derek Lee Goodreid – Breakthru Hardtimes (2022)
Failures in life can often lead us into a rut that is hard to get out of. Fortunately, Derek Lee Goodreid is here to help pick us up with ‘Breakthru Hardtimes’ which offers a gritty yet tender epiphany. Through the single, Goodreid considers that failure is how we learn and grow and that we should not be afraid of it.
A more soulful number compared to his last release, the single draws on a tough few years and urges us to clear our minds to learn from mistakes and focus on success. Using a unique style that blends rockabilly, blues and country, Goodreid ignites your emotions while showcasing his passion for music. After he started playing the guitar at 18, he found a passion for songwriting that has turned his battles and dark humour into songs that are a pleasure to listen to.
‘Breakthru Hardtimes’ uses a soulful guitar line that draws you into the melody. There is a bluesy feeling to the opening line of the melody that crashes into some heavier rock tones. This all flows into a shuffle of blues-rock drums and a twanging guitar that plucks at your emotions. It is a really easy melody that is also quite intense in the emotive flow that it draws you into. Through the movement of the music, Goodreid has you riding the darkness of hard times. As the guitars twang and soar, you are filled with the urge to close your eyes and just soak up the movement as you sway to the addictive rhythm. The guitar solo that hits late in the track takes you on a slight journey out of the darkness of failure and into a sense that we can grow from our mistakes.
While the melody is utterly fantastic and extremely addictive, it is Goodreid’s vocals that really hit the emotive stride of the single. His performance enters with a tired and weary feeling as he sighs about the worry that is overtaking his mind. Through the verses, he dives into the dark emotions that take over our souls when we sink into the despair of our failures. Riding the movement of the guitar, he slowly brings the epiphany of the track to life with the knowledge that you can break through the darkness. As the song continues, he bolsters you and shores up your strength to break through the despair and learn from the mistakes we make, instead of being afraid of them. It is a wonderfully inspiring track that comes through the pleasurable sounds of blues rock.
Using a stunning display of bluesy guitars and soulful rock vocals, Derek Lee Goodreid brings an important epiphany to the fantastic sounds of ‘Breakthru Hardtimes’. Riding a melody that makes you want to close your eyes and soak it all up, his vocals slide across your senses with beautiful ease. As you sink into his performance, he lifts you out of the rut you are in and lets you know you shouldn’t be afraid of failure.
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