A wild, celebratory side of Rob RISE on BELIEF goes for a punchy, muscular hit with “When Susie Puts On Her Makeup.” The sound should be played as loudly as possible, with the song going for pure physicality. This arena-filling atmosphere virtually invites the listener to sing along. Beyond the love of lyricism, the guitar riffs have this late-70s era quality, going for something quite classic. Classic rock, pop, arena rock, there’s a glam rock aesthetic that feels doubly joyous.
He wastes no time getting started, as the group dives headfirst into the groove. It feels fantastic, liberating even. The rhythm section does exceptional work propelling the rest of the song, highlighting the sheer strength of the riffs. Everything has a catchiness, with the song celebrating how the protagonist will make it, to stun and surprise everyone. Such a heartfelt message is full of love, and the lyrics have a mantra-like cadence. The evolution of the sound gives it an inclusive quality, with the many different flourishes coming together in this colorful, kaleidoscopic fashion. Production-wise, they keep things crisp, magnifying every detail within the arrangement. For the final stretch, everything comes together in this rush for the finish, as the instrumental interplay brings things to a close.
“When Susie Puts On Her Makeup” is a joyous blast from the past, as Rob RISE on Belief takes notes from rock’s history and tweaks it for this moment.
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