“You must find strength” sings an overly modulated voice at the start of Nathalie Miranda’s ‘Battle Scars’. Right after, a scintillating classic rock riff that sounds lifted straight from the 1970s sets the song into its infectious groove. The song is one that exudes defiance and empowerment, sung with a verve that’s simply loaded with power. Far from the mainstream tenants of what defines modern rock music, ‘Battle Scars’ lifts a lot of its sound from bands of old and powerful female vocalists like Beth Hart.
But what makes Battle Scars most powerful is the passion and message behind it. Miranda has effectively crafted a clarion call that exudes empowerment in every sense of the word, one that’s bound to inspire cohorts of people to recognise their own adversity and persevere through more. If you’ve fought through a lot, wear that as a badge of honour on you because it’s only going to make you that much more dexterous and driven to endure even more.
Fans of classic rock music can absolutely revel in this tune. The guitar riff grabs you by the ears instantly and draws you into the energy that Nathalie so wonderfully brings to life with her vocal performance. It’s great to here energy and swagger like this in today’s age.
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