Anthony Casuccio’s guitar-driven roots show up once again on his latest single ‘The Rockstar’. With scruffy overdriven riffs and touching melodies, Casuccio’s songwriting skills are at the forefront of his latest work, an intricate rock cut with a vivid character.
Based in East Amherst in New York State, Anthony Casuccio is a musical veteran of more than 3 decades. The Grammy-nominated musician, guitarist, and producer, is visiting stations of his career in this semi-autobiographical cut that benefits from his tight-rhythm guitar performance and his soulful and lively vocals. A song written in the style of classic 70s and 80s rock, ‘The Rockstar’ features rich, overdriven guitars, a fiery solo, and even an ambient, modulated breakdown.
‘The Rockstar’ can be defined by its roomy mix, with a punchy beat and dry, double-tracked riff section that features colorful and distinctive overdrive, the song’s claustrophobic leanings only serve to make the sound visceral and alive. The song’s melodies are touching and empowering, and Casuccio’s lyrics flow perfectly alongside the melodic delivery for a final product that’s balanced between its edgy attitude and softcore.
Anthony Casuccio displays himself as a capable musical veteran on ‘The Rockstar’. A multi-faceted song with a dynamic flow that never loses sight of what it sets out to be, which is a flamboyant and fun piece of classic rock that drips with charisma.