Driven with an electric guitar opening that’s an absolute pleasure from back to front, ‘The Viking Princess And The Troll King’ is able to shape itself using the twang of that electric guitar as its guiding point with remarkably purposeful and emotive direction. The blues rock piece from The DePatie Melt is a testament to the guitaring prowess and capability that John DePatie has long since honed and improved on in his years as a musician. Backing renowned names like Nancy Sinatra and Leif Garrett, DePatie is no slouch with his solo material either.
He’s able to convey whole worlds and imagery through just the sublime touch and tone of his guitar, an anchor that’s seemingly able to unravel all facets of who he is with deft ease. In all its intricacies, it feels effortless and that’s why it’s all the more impressive.