Susan Santos – Hot Rod Lady – Single Review Noble Pr

Review By Darren McIntyre

Susan Santos is a blues guitarist/singer/songwriter and a lefty to boot, she created her songs and style moved to Madrid in 2009 and created her band with her unique style and logo. She has toured and performed with some big hitters namely Billy Gibbons who has championed her style and rhythm for a few years. Susan has many accolades to her name including Best Musical Performance 2018 at the European Blues Awards, Best Female Album at the LA Critics Awards and between all of that she has given us 5 albums – Take Me Home 2010, Shuffle Woman 2012, Electric Love 2014, Skin & Bones 2016 & No U-Turn in 2019. On the 5th of April Susan delivers her long awaited 6th studio record Sonora, from that comes the opening single Hot Rod Lady which I will be reviewing for you today, so please grab a cold one slink back in your favourite chair and prepare to be shaken to your very core with this astounding piece of music.

Hot Rod Lady – The track begins with a real sludgy riffed intro that brings a punchy snare drum beat that lets this exciting musician tell her own story. The soulful vocals are just awesome as they add texture, depth and sass to this foot-stomping blues rock track that is a real pleasure on the ears let me tell you, we are getting into the groove as the deep bassline drops enchanting funk tones that are flowing effortlessly through this incredible piece of music. The track changes direction as the rhythm section gives us pounding bass kicks that bring cymbal snaps that open this sizzling monster to let Susan do her thing, the mid-section hits us with a crisp, clean guitar lick that showcases this incredible musician as she works her way through this amazing melodic piece with precision as she works the track with everything she has. This is a real doozie of a track and proves that this young lady is a force to be reckoned with as she just guides this track aimlessly with depth, and swagger that will have you reaching for the repeat button for sure, I cannot wait for the album to drop as I am sure we will be treated to something a bit special.

Susan Santos  –

                         Susan Santos  –  Guitar / Vocals

                         David Salvador  –  Bass

                         Juli El Lento  –  Drums

Track Listing  –  Hot Rod Lady