Dan Gober is far beyond singer-songwriter territory—he’s a full band packed into one body. Hot on the heels of his scorcher “Stoned Supreme,” Gober’s back at it, throwing out tunes that’ll knock you on your ass faster than a shot of Jack. “Stoned Supreme” isn’t your predictable radio-friendly rock song. It’s like Gober took a sledgehammer to his brain, smashed out all the crazy obsessive thoughts, and turned them into pure sonic fury. You can practically smell the sweat and cigarette smoke when you listen to this thing.
This track is a face-melter, plain and simple. Gober teamed up with drummer Buddy Sweets, and holy hell, these guys are locked in tighter than your drunk uncle at Thanksgiving dinner. The basslines growl like a pissed-off pitbull, and the drums are gut-worthy. Gober’s guitar work is the cake. He’s not trying to show off – every riff is there for a reason, like a well-oiled machine. The guy’s got a knack for knowing when to dial it back; he’s not afraid to trim the fat, and it pays off big time.
But wait, there’s more! Gober went and stacked up twenty – yeah, you heard that right – twenty layers of backing vocals. It’s like a gospel choir got into a bar fight with a punk band, and somehow they both won. When that chorus hits, it’s like a tidal wave of sound washing over you. Gober’s taking us on a wild ride through his twisted mind. It’s all about getting fixated on something and following that rabbit hole until you either lose your shit or have some kind of crazy breakthrough. He doesn’t spell it out for you, but you can feel it in your bones – those late-night moments when your brain’s on fire and you’re chasing down ideas like they owe you money.
Recorded in Gober’s home studio (a DIY sanctuary where all his albums come to life), “Stoned Supreme” thrives on its live-wire energy. The track’s midsection builds the tension before blasting you with that final chorus – talk about a rush! As Gober puts it: “Keep it simple. Don’t bore us, get to the chorus!” Mission fucking accomplished.
Listen to “Stoned Supreme” now, and don’t forget to thank Dan Gober (oh, and Buddy Sweets too!).