“Bombay Beach” by The Dead Century – A Song Feature

     Almost immediately, “Bombay Beach” establishes itself as a Blues-infused, rhythm-driven Rock single determined to tell a story. The vocal power of the song from The Dead Century becomes apparent a short time later, as the band vocals emphasis and punctuate declarations significant to the story.

      The lyrics are centered around a failed development boom in California. Bombay Beach is now a mostly dilapidated community along the Salton Sea. The rhythmic delivery of the lyrics at the start of “Bombay Beach” is well matched with the emphasis of the instruments. The delivery masterfully transitions to a more melodic approach during lines in which voices of other members of The Dead Century join, such as in the early exclamation, “Nothing could be sold!” The instruments are also willing to transition, particularly when the guitar grabs the focus at the 2:23 mark.

     The Dead Century is based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The band is formed of Nick Check (vocals, guitar), JP Check (bass), Austin Peterson (lead guitar, vocals), and Robert Muehlbauer (drums, vocals). Nick and JP are brothers. The Dead Century elaborated on their single:

  “Bombay Beach" is a powerful, gritty, sloppy, and loud blues rock tune. It tells the fascinating story about Southern California's infamous Bombay Beach, a once thriving resort community turned desert ghost town--America's very own Tower of Babel. Long live the oven-blast desert sun, American whiskey, and dirty blues guitar.

     “Bombay Beach” by The Dead Century 

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