"Gravity Sessions" Are Handpicked Favorites by Rosetta West

If you long for hidden rock talent with massive potential, then this record is probably a great place to start. It’s the type of music people move along to at the pub while clutching their drinks, just having the time of their lives. The attractive tone and unmistakable sound of each song are ones you shouldn’t be missing.

Recorded in Gravity Studios in Chicago, Rosetta West has a go with a handful of their songs live, with Joseph Demagore on guitar and vocals, Herf Guderian on bass, and Mike Weaver on drums. These songs are sporadically located in the band’s discography, coming together in one live record as fan favorites.

As a standalone single, “Broken Glass” makes the cut, with a continuous riff that allows the vocals to follow along its melody. It is definitely a factor that would attract audiences. The interlude in the near end almost creates an image of a crowd jamming and shouting along. At the end of the day, it’s the little things: how it ends like it usually does on live performances, and how every instrument comes together is endearing and nostalgic in itself.

From their 2025 album “Night’s Cross”, they have taken four songs to be part of this one. “Dora Lee” has that grunge feel, the gritty guitar matching the vocals’ gruffness. It doesn’t completely sound isolated like how a studio album is, but it sounds exactly like what a live rock n’ roll band should.

One notable fact about these re-recordings is how no component blocks or overshines another; you could clearly hear the bass, the drums… it’s as if everything is at an equilibrium, dynamic-wise. On that note, “Suzie” sounds hollow and raw. Nevertheless, it’s still the same catchy song that it has been, with the addicting melody and opening riff. The vocals sound cool and breezy, along with its seamless harmonies that pop in from time to time.

“Save Me” carries the same, consistent energy as most of the tracks do, only it consists of a newfound funkiness and confidence in the soaring vocals. No song feels the same, and it’s admirable how Rosetta West has accomplished that distinct sound. As for “Baby Doll”, the guitars shift on how it sounds from one segment to another, which is always fun to listen to. It’s also nice to hear different styles on the same sound profile.

Hailing from their 2024 album “Labyrinth” are two tracks, one of which is “Deeper Than Magic”. It’s safe to say that any riff from this band is phenomenal. This song offers a sense of thrill and mystery, from the tone and delivery, to how tamed the beat is, and what the overall aura the solo gives. Speaking of which, the effects resembling a mixture of something that we can’t exactly pinpoint sounds great, as it eliminates dullness and keeps the flow going.

Being the last track, “Venous Blue” sets expectations to listeners, such as sick and rockin’ riffs in the beginning, which, from here, you’re only going to miss as this sessions record commences. This song in particular is a nice way to end it; it gives us another round of killer solos and vocals that you’d never get tired of.

All in all, everything is pretty solid. Rosetta West’s overall sound is likeable right off the bat, that even those who are slow to warm up to new rock bands are bound to get hooked. The selection is great as well, as it acts like a trial for those who are still on their journey to discover new music. And if you’re on that same path as well, why not start with “Gravity Sessions”?