Dorothy, “Gifts From the Holy Ghost.”

For the release of the band Dorothy’s third album, Gifts From the Holy Ghost, Dorothy Martin and co. tap into some of the rock and roll swagger that shot the band out of a cannon on its debut, ROCKISDEAD. In many ways, the new record is a natural progression, mixing the bombastic urgency of the debut with the earnest classic rock of sophomore effort 28 Days In the Valley. While that album was introspective, written about Martin’s struggles with addiction, Holy Ghost serves as a triumphant battle cry and a return to form.

The Hungarian-born Martin is at the top of her game, both lyrically and vocally, channeling the classic-meets-modern rock that the band has channeled. Just about every one of the 10 tracks are riff-heavy, fist-pumping rock and roll staples.

“Don’t understand how I cheated death but I made it to the other side,” Martin sings on opener “Beautiful Life.” It seems like an understatement for a singer who’s experienced so much. The track is upbeat and celebratory, with Martin coming out stronger on the other side of struggle.

Martin also joined forces with some heavy-hitting modern rock songwriters like Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen and former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook.

She breaks out the “Big Guns” on the track of the same name, an urgent rocker that builds into a big anthemic chorus. Dorothy the band has a keen ability to tap into the authenticity of rock from previous generations while bringing a fresh perspective that makes it feel reinvigorated and new. “Rest In Peace” is an urgent and raucous blues-tinged song that shows off the vocalist’s keen sense of melody and razor-sharp delivery.

“Top of the World” thrives on an infectious and lively guitar riff. The song continues the overriding theme of Martin’s defiant resurgence, with an added vocal snarl for good measure. The bombastic “Hurricane” keeps the energy moving with all the ingredients that make up a solid rock song. Much more ’80s-influenced than most of the band’s catalog, it’s over the top and a ton of fun.

The only true departure on the album arrives in the form of “Close To Me Always,” which trades in the classic rock for a pop-influenced modern power ballad. Piano, strings and some atmospheric synths and loops build the musical foundation of the track. Dorothy Martin again delivers vocally; especially in the waning moments.

High-octane rocker “Black Sheep” taps into some of the same energy that fueled the band’s debut album and offers a larger-than-life singalong quality. The track flows through its massive shouted gang-vocal chorus. “Touched By Fire” keeps up the bouncy swagger that builds around its memorable riffing. Martin sounds especially raw here, with the track closing out with a sped-up tempo and guitar solo.

“Made To Die” leans more toward modern rock with a tinge of punk and an anthemic chorus. The song trades in the fuzzed-out vintage guitar sounds for straightforward hard rock. Dorothy Martin and the band close out with the upbeat and lively “Gifts From the Holy Ghost.” The rousing track isn’t as heavy as the preceding material but it still packs plenty of immediate energy. The track is tailor-made as an arena singalong.

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