Rich Turgeon is a one-man band from the San Francisco Bay area. To date, he has released four studio albums and an endless chain of digital singles that have fetched positive feedback from both the public and the press.
“Belladonna,” Turgeon’s latest download single, telegraphs a tale of unrequited love, centered on a lady who can either be interpreted as a fantasy or is a big teaser playing cat and mouse with the heart.
Turgeon’s unparalleled prowess for channeling classic-rock values really comes alive on this great song. Cushioned in country folk-rock wear, “Belladonna” bristles with paralyzing electric guitar flourishes calling up a joint blend of Neil Young and Joe Walsh. Turgeon’s vibrant vocals carry a nice shade of twang, while durable rhythms and a stimulating sense of sound and motion ride the song.
It is truly fair to say Richard Turgeon has never recorded a bad song. His attention to lyrics and sonic details is consistently sharp and exciting. Therefore, “Belladonna” keys in as yet another masterful addition to Turgeon’s body of work.
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