“Susan Santos Blazes a Trail Through the Desert with ‘Snakebite'”

Halina Wegner review

“Snakebite” exudes a gritty, swampy atmosphere, drawing listeners into a world of danger and intrigue. Santos’s vocals drip with raw emotion as she narrates a tale of a female protagonist ensnared in a toxic relationship, her every move tinged with the venom of a metaphorical snakebite. Against a backdrop of sand, sweat, and distant whistles, Santos conjures a landscape fraught with tension and desperation.

As Santos herself explains, “Snakebite” represents the darkest and most atmospheric moment of the album, capturing the essence of a love story unravelling at gunpoint in the unforgiving terrain of the Wild West. It’s a narrative that pulsates with intensity, each note reverberating with a sense of urgency and defiance.”Sonora,” Santos’s sixth studio album, serves as a testament to her versatility and artistry. Recorded at Black Betty Studios in Madrid and produced by Santos and Jose Nortes, the album is a sonic journey through the desert, with each track weaving a tapestry of Western-inspired melodies and psychedelic flourishes. From the haunting echoes of “Snakebite” to the sun-soaked riffs of “Sonora,” Santos demonstrates a mastery of guitar styles that transcend genre boundaries.

As “Snakebite” slithers its way into the hearts of music lovers, it serves as a tantalizing preview of what’s to come from Susan Santos. With “Sonora” set to be unleashed upon the world, Santos invites listeners to embark on a journey through the desert, where the sands of time mingle with the echoes of her guitar, and every note tells a story of resilience and redemption.