Drawing us in with intricate guitar arpeggios, Rosetta West open Snake 25 with atmospheric, cerebral vocal design and situational yet metaphorical prose, as we are invited into a subversive, eye-opening universe with not only a high emotional quotient, but a sense of cinematic intrigue.
The lyrics hold a sense of familiarity and we can almost hear Rosetta West toke on a blunt or pipe as they cement their stoner rock vibe with an immersive and philosophical nature. The opus expands with an industrial electric guitar riff, manifesting a stadium-ready energy as the song evolves with dynamism and an almost nu-metal adjacency.
Rosetta West‘s lyricism taps into Gnostic imagery and profound themes of duality, and this spiritual edge is brought to life by their sound design and the universal intention that emanates from their prophetic core. The guitar solos are simply transcendental and the build of the track is energetic and dynamic resulting in an enthralling vibe that reminds us of early System of a Down.
The introspective message of Snake 25 leaves us with a psychedelic curiosity that is important for humanity to experience. Curiosity leads to love, and love is what we as a collective must work towards, so we are grateful to Rosetta West for bringing this theme to life with their music.
The finale of the song reverts back to the stripped back guitar and the full circle design of the track, almost looks like the Ouroboros – the symbol of a snake that it is eating itself – representing infinity, renewal and the cyclical nature of life and death.
We deeply connect with the consciousness that transpires from Snake 25, and have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Rosetta West, including Oh Mary, and the entirety of their album, Night’s Cross.