The John Doe Trio, in their latest single entitled “Railroaded”, displays a zeal that exemplifies the core key theme of the song which is concerned about life’s struggles and determination. Written by Phil, the heart of the trio, the song comes from a place of deep personal reflection following a family tragedy. Storytelling and musicianship that is deep pour through our ears as we listen to “Railroaded”, and it is honest and relatable. A guitar opens the new composition and gives the outline a calm sadness. It is an acoustic guitar that stands out, with the high hat coming in, slowly, to help build the outline. Phil’s singing draws people into his life conflicts of being “railroaded” by various circumstances that life offers its users. Life, in its various forms, resonant with the loss of loved ones, and being let down yet remaining hopeful, is also addressed for the listeners.
Perhaps the most compelling aspect of “Railroaded” is its seamless weaving of tenderness with strength. Lines like “When the tracks seem endless, and the load too much to bear” encapsulate grief, but the chorus does bring readers back. The strongest appeals of the song is, that it embraces wounds but encourages the willpower to move on. The production of the album is clean and polished but still manages to convey the essence of what Phil is as a songwriter. This track was recorded using a combination of both the new and old and has a certain ageless feel to it that is both personal and grand. The instrumentation here does not feel complex but is deliberately placed in the background to allow the rich textures of the song to blend with the meaningful words.
“Railroaded” life changes when it’s backed with music, creativity and daydreaming, architecture. This is how art speaks, it is a narrative, complemented with emotion with a strong reminder, that even in the moments of darkness, all you have to do is keep pushing. This release cements the transparency and reassuring touch with which John Doe Trio have this soul-searching approach towards the harsher realities of life.
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