The history of the blues is long and beautiful, but marked by patterns of the general populace forgetting about the beloved soul that comes from people expressing the depths of their sorrows and hopes and dreams. From blues came rock and funk and soul and so much more. The torch has not only been passed, it has multiplied. Even though people aren’t clamoring for rock music as they once did, Doug Deluca keeps the fire burning with a unique blend of funk and blues-rock on his track Hit Your Mark.
Hit Your Mark isn’t just a throwback to another time, it’s a revival with modern sensibilities. The recording may not sound like Electric Lady Studios, but the effort and heart has clear influences of classic staples that made the guitar such a beloved instrument. While Deluca’s singing isn’t timid, it’s backed off with respect to the instrumentals, which take the focus in the form of a more ethereal front man. This song is like music slapping you in the face to wake you up and help you remember the feelings you love that you don’t always feel in modern times. With this vintage appeal carrying a modern tune, Doug Deluca has certainly hit his mark.
-Paul Weyer