DOROTHY
"The Way"
(Roc Nation; 2025)
Reviewed by Snidermann
The band Dorothy was formed in Los Angeles in 2014. The name of this recording is "The Way" and there is a stunning picture of Dorothy Martin on the cover. This band puts out music like most people breathe. They make it sound easy and everyone who has ever tried to put out music in any way knows that is not the case. And that's genius of the band.
Dorothy stands on the shoulders of female rock singers like Ann Wilson from Heart, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry from Blondie, Lizzy Hale from Halestorm just to name a few. Dorothy’s vocals are strong, easy to follow, identifiable and loaded with emotion. Her vocal charisma jumps from the speakers into your melon just like a good rock vocalist should.
I have been following this band since I first reviewed "28 Days In The Valley" (see below) and the songwriting and music is tight. After a decade together, "The Way" shows just how much the band has grown.
For more information, check out http://www.dorothyonfire.com.
"28 Days in the Valley"
(Roc Nation; 2018)
Reviewed by Snidermann
When good music hits you, it's like getting hit by a lightning bolt. Well, one such bolt came down on me when I listened to Dorothy's 2018 release, "28 Days In The Valley."
The music is dark and deep. It's full of meaning and sub-meaning that I still have yet to fathom ... but I am having a good time trying. This talented band knows how to put together a recording. The music hits home to every person on the planet that has had the shit hit them from numerous fronts and all you want to do is simply survive.
Dorothy has been around since 2014 and, when I say they deliver a soul punch, just listen to the recording and you will find out exactly what that means. There is a track called "Black Tar and Nicotine" and, if you know the terminology, black tar refers to heroin and nicotine ... well, we all know what that refers to.
This shit is deep. It's a thirteen song, 53 minute deep dive to the psyche of this truly talented (if not slightly off-centered) band. I frankly can't wait to find out what is next for this killer band!
For more information, check out https://dorothyonfire.com/.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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