There is something kind of special about seeing a father-son musical collaboration and VaterSon with the track These City Streets shows that blood can indeed be thicker than water in terms of rock and roll chemistry. This Malmö-based Swedish duo have created a sound that is simply massive considering the fact that there are only two of them, and they present a stadium-ready anthem that cuts to the bone in its examination of the harsh realities of the world.
The first thing that strikes you is the wall of sound that Jimmy and Andre bring out. The constant rhythm moves like an irresistible force and the churning guitar riffs and pounding drums create an atmosphere that is urgent and cathartic at the same time. Their live looping has the effect of turning their small stage presence into what feels like a full band- they sound like five people on stage, and it is truly amazing how they achieve this effect.
The emotional impact of These City Streets is most forceful in its vocal presentation; sheer anger and frustration ooze out of every line. The aggressive sound finds its true purpose and depth in the subject matter of the devastating toll war and conflict takes. This is not anger just to be angry, this is just godly rage directed towards something constructive.
The recording at AudioSpot studio obviously did them good as they managed to capture the accuracy of their work and the energy of their teamwork. You can hear how the 25 year musical partnership has honed their intuitive knowledge of how each other plays bass, guitar, and drums so they play together seamlessly. VaterSon is a band that proves that age and experience matter in rock music, they add wisdom and weight to their aggression. These City Streets is a song that proves they can turn otherwise serious subject matter into a song that needs to be heard, loud and clear.
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