Sounding out of a different era, Gary Dranow stays true to himself and his sound throughout each release. On “Golden Child”, the classic rock aficionado delivers another easy-going and infectious tune driven by a choir carried chorus. As always, Dranow’s work is anchored on his own vocal performance, a gruff yet keenly melodic delivery that balances himself out as a classic rock & roll talent with the right ears for pop as well. The song echoes a bond that’s unwavering and unconditional, but it’s not one of a parent and a child. Dranow pens this song as an ode to man’s best friend, that pure love shared between dogs and their owners that’s often under appreciated in most cultural expressions. That bond is special, and to most owners it means more than anything else in the world.
Affectionate and sentimental with a driving arrangement to back it up, “Golden Child” is a delight.