Vince Leigh’s Single Review: Shot Down by Shotgun Mistress
By Vince Leigh (Ex drummer of Pseudo Echo, Tina Arena and John Farnham) of Australian Radio Promotion for Sheldon Ang Media
In the swirling maelstrom that is Australian rock, Shotgun Mistress has lobbed another grenade into the mix with Shot Down, blasting from their arsenal that’s prepped to redefine the sonic battleground. This isn’t just another track off the assembly line; it’s a declaration of war against the beige backdrop of the contemporary scene, carved straight out of their upcoming battle hymn collection, Kings Of The Revolution. Here’s a band not content to just ride the waves but to summon the storm, mixing the raw and the refined with the finesse of a street-fighting maestro.
Shot Down is a beast of a track, a perfect storm of visceral energy and calculated musical know-how. It’s like watching a ballet in a bar brawl—the grace of those anthemic choruses sliding into the gutsy growl of guitar solos, all while the band manages to keep the whole joint from going up in flames. The lyrics? They aim for the disenchanted, a soundtrack for the night owls embarking on a never-ending quest for redemption or maybe just another round. Following the success of Jude Judas, Shot Down is gearing up to knock the previous contender off its perch. And with their recent bouts of touring, fresh off Glamfest which featured Lynch Mob and Slaughter, Shotgun Mistress isn’t just playing gigs; they’re no doubt converting the masses with a gospel that’s got more edge than a switchblade.
So, as Shot Down blares through the speakers, it’s clear: Shotgun Mistress isn’t here to play nice. They’re here to shatter expectations, reforge alliances, and maybe, just maybe, teach us all a thing or two about the undying spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. In their hands, the genre isn’t just surviving; it’s thriving, spitting in the face of anyone who dared to doubt its longevity. Welcome to the revolution, folks—Shotgun Mistress might just be leading the charge, and heaven help anyone who stands in their way.
