With their unique takes and powerful sound, Mortal Prophets dropped their 2nd record Dealey Plaza Blues. Formed by artist John Beckmann with the help of artists Joe Filisko, Dylan Day, Tommy Bohlen and co-produced by Alexander Krispin, Mortal Prophets did their magic on seven classics and released them as covers alongside their originals on this record, and today we’re gonna dig deeper into Down on Me, a traditional freedom song from the 1920s. Let me tell you more about it.
Mortal Prophets’ version of Down on Me sounds like a psychedelic anthem dipped in industrial rock’s massive sound and pounding elements. It has a big sound that progresses only in one direction, forward towards an even bigger, catchier one. It has some excellent synth work with deep fat bass and hard-hitting beats that got me hooked and fully focused, and the way they smoothly steer their escalating dynamic flow toward the exploding eargasmic chorus was pretty unique and well-written. Down on Me has a solid structure with tight layering and extremely powerful build-ups that put you at the edge of your seat, waiting for the next shift to hit while totally not expecting what’s coming at you.
Down on Me shows Mortal Prophets‘ writing skills and good command of their elements, they managed to create a hard-hitting sound with catchy twists and turns in a smooth dynamic flow that fully grabs your attention leaving you playing it over and over again. Looking forward to more from Mortal Prophets, keep on rocking. Cheers!
