The musical brilliance of “Arizona” is in the developments and nuances that were not initially apparent. While enjoyment of the song from Dirt Friends arrives with the first listen, the appreciation for “Arizona” and the band’s effort and skills grow with each careful listen to the single. The song puts a twist on a currently popular expression – “the special is in the detail.”
Dissecting the first minute of “Arizona” demonstrates the point. During the initial seconds, appealing two-element percussion begins gathering listeners’ attention. Interestingly, when the first guitar enters, the percussion continues but with increased pitch and decreased resonance. Soon (0:21), a nuanced guitar layers a highly effective hook onto the rhythm. Is that a mixing-induced “color change” at 0:35? When the vocals enter, “Arizona” is brought to its full texturing.
Briefly praising the vocals, it is the diversity that is most appealing. During verses, the lyrics are presented more rhythmically than melodically. But that reverses during the chorus. Still, our favorite section of “Arizona” is the raspier, more passionate vocalization that begins at 4:14.
“Arizona" is a single from Dirt Friends' unreleased second album, "Close Enough." They are Tucson-based Indie Rockers. The members of Dirt Friends are Josh Cruce (drums), Emery Mott (bass), Nick Livak (piano, vocals), Nick Scala (guitar, vocals), and Scott Sims (guitar, vocals).
“Arizona” by Dirt Friends
Bandcamp: https://dirtfriends.bandcamp.com/
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