Following up on ‘Backbone’, Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard have returned with their latest effort, ‘Missouri’, a piece that finds head honcho Turner in crepuscular, melancholic territories, just like we witnessed in ‘The Shadow Remains’. That said, the new single is even more nostalgic and raw, firmly in the realm of a ballad. Kickstarted by a slow waltz-like rhythm, the song then picks up the pace midway with a heavier blues energy.
In true Joseph Turner fashion, the record particularly flourishes over its observant and reflective songwriting. Exploring grief and loss, ‘Missouri’ draws from the Dutch troubadour’s personal experience to dissect the many ways that we often deal with devastating pain, and the difficulties in coping with it. Yet, it’s also a testament to inner healing, as it’s clear that Turner has managed to process a lot of the emotions he’s singing about. We are sure that art and music helped him do that.
Delving deeper into the heightened introspection that guides the song, Turner explains: “‘Missouri’ comes from a personal place. Losing people early in life can change the way you look at the world, shake what you believe in and leave you trying to find your feet again. The song explores that struggle, the choices we face when we’re hurting, and the pull between finding a way forward and giving in to what’s dragging us down”.
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