Gifts from the Holy Ghost
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| Released | April 22, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 36:56 | |||
| Label | Roc Nation | |||
| Producer | Chris Lord Alge | |||
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Gifts from the Holy Ghost is the third studio album by American rock band Dorothy, released on April 22, 2022 by Roc Nation.[2] The album was preceded by the singles "Rest in Peace" and "Black Sheep".[1]
Background[edit]
The album was inspired by an incident in which a member of Dorothy's staff nearly died from a drug overdose but recovered after singer Dorothy Martin prayed for his survival.[2] Martin's recent sobriety is another influence on the album.[3] Most of the album's lyrics are about spirituality and healing, despite its "swaggering" hard rock and classic rock sounds.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
The album received mixed to positive reviews from the rock music press. Kerrang! praised Martin's powerful vocals, but found the album's lyrics and hard rock attitude to be somewhat limited.[4] Reviewer Carl Fisher noted a disconnect between the lyrics about spiritual reawakening and the party-like hard rock sounds.[5] Ghost Cult noted that the album contains few surprises, though it features a more stripped-down sound than the band's previous albums and remains an enjoyable listing experience.[6]
The Spill Magazine noted some occasional genre experiments like country rock while also praising Martin's vocals.[7] Riff Magazine noted that the album mixes the "bombastic urgency" and "earnest classic rock" of Dorothy's previous albums, and described the album as "a triumphant battle cry and a return to form."[8] Distorted Sound concluded that the album "has an infectious energy that will make you want to get up and dance."[9] Cryptic Rock concluded that "Martin and her tight band of rockers have put together their most mature and well-written albums [sic] to date."[10] The Soundboard concluded that the album cements Dorothy's status as one of the most accomplished among a recent spate of retro-rock bands.[11]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Beautiful Life" | Dorothy Martin, Jason Hook | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Big Guns" | Martin, Chris Traynor, Grace Mitchell, Joel Hamilton, Kyle Hoffmann | 3:32 |
| 3. | "Rest in Peace" | Martin, Blair Daly, Scott Stevens, Trevor Lukather | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Top of the World" | Martin, Lukather | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Hurricane" | Martin, Lukather | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Close to Me Always" | Audra Mae, Diztortion, Zac Malloy | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Black Sheep" | Martin, Daly, Stevens, Malloy | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Touched by Fire" | Martin, Lukather | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Made to Die" | Martin, Keith Wallen | 3:43 |
| 10. | "Gifts from the Holy Ghost" | Martin, Eli Wulfmeier, Eliot Lorango, Jason Ganberg, Owen Barry | 4:19 |
| Total length: | 36:56 | ||
Personnel[edit]
- Dorothy Martin – lead vocals
- Devon Pangle – guitar
- Eli Wulfmeier – guitar
- Eliot Lorango – bass
- Jason Ganberg – drums
References[edit]
- ^ a b Schaffner, Lauryn (March 25, 2022). "Dorothy Drops Anthemic 'Black Sheep,' Reveals Full Album Details". Loudwire. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ a b Blabbermouth (2022-03-25). "DOROTHY Announces 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost' Album Details". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ a b Wilkes, Emma (April 22, 2022). "Dorothy on how faith and spirituality inspired third album 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost'—interview". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ MacKinnon, James. "Album review: Dorothy – Gifts From The Holy Ghost". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ Fisher, Carl (2022-04-22). "Album Review: Dorothy - Gifts From The Holy Ghost (Spinefarm/Roc Nation)". Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ Tovey, Steve (2022-04-19). "ALBUM REVIEW: Dorothy – Gifts From The Holy Ghost". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ Welsh, Melinda (2022-04-22). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: DOROTHY - GIFTS FROM THE HOLY GHOST". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ DeWald, Mike (2022-04-18). "ALBUM REVIEW: Dorothy unwraps revitalized 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost'". RIFF Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ Bird, Katie (2022-04-21). "ALBUM REVIEW: Gifts From The Holy Ghost - Dorothy". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Dorothy – Gifts From The Holy Ghost (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Dorothy - 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost'". The Soundboard. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
External links[edit]
- Dorothy – Gifts From The Holy Ghost at Discogs (list of releases)