With an opening riff that feels straight out of rock and roll’s heyday, The Margaret Hooligans aren’t fooling around on the sheer punchiness and fury of “Witch on the Corner”. The magnetic and electrifying piece is as high octane as they come by, with a verve and drive that’s bound to keep you engrossed and your head banging throughout its runtime.
This mesmerizing blues-rock track tells a powerful story of gentrification and family myth. The slide blues riffs and harmonica fills add depth to the song, while the Robert Plant-like vocals and Strontium’s strong drumming make it a true standout. Showcasing a level of diversity in the group’s sonic approach till date, “Witch on the Corner” is a power packed tune that’s bound to strike a chord with any rock and roll fan.
That chorus line is as hard as they come, delivered with such swagger and emphasis that you’re drawn deeper and deeper into the punchiness of the arrangement. With an absolutely electrifying riff to boot, this is a standout piece from an ever evolving rock and roll outfit.