Reviews for Rocking Into Midnight
"With a sound reminiscent of the Mooney Suzuki penned title track from Jack Black comedy School of Rock or a less grimy version of the Sunset Strip sound of the late 80s and early 90s, Michael makes rock tunes that are damn near impossible to dislike and fully impossible to hate."
- Justin Harlan, The Farsighted
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"The album is a concerted effort to bring rock ‘n’ roll back to its core, to strip back all of the superfluous... Riffs, energy, and fun are prioritized over deep concepts and intellectual posturing..."
- Cody Conard, The Big Takeover
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"Take the opening track and self-titled single, “Rocking Into Midnight,” which turns back the clock to epic 70s rockers, emulating the likes of Thin Lizzy and AC/DC, as if it just missed the cutting room floor of the Dazed and Confused soundtrack."
- Will Oliver, We All Want Someone To Shout For
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"Is rock ‘n’ roll just a distant part of history? With one listen of Sanjay Michael’s new single “Rocking into Midnight,” the answer is most certainly not... It’s got it all, punchy riffs, a catchy chorus, and so much heart."
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""Rocking into Midnight” is a romp through "we gotta see that movie, duuude” movie trailer music ambiance... A reminder that he isn’t a two bit hustler comes in the form of Michael’s ability to handle his acoustic with copycat style as well as his electric, with songs like “Fly Away” mirroring the same type of mood that early Led Zeppelin accomplished so f***ing terrifically... Sanjay is worth a classic rocker’s time."
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"This is a truly old-school album. A love letter to the tracks we grew up with. Def Leppard, John Mellencamp, AC/DC. Upfront and honest, telling stories of love and power and fights and rock n roll itself... We need more records like this"
- Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, Noho Arts District
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Reviews for Wall Street Blues
"This new release feels both like a big step forward for his growth as an artist even as he returns even more faithfully to the gritty roots of the genre.
The riff-heavy title track, “Wall Street Blues,” channels the spirit of AC/DC and the Rolling Stones with
swagger and attitude. The simplicity of the songwriting, which is sharp, direct, and unpretentious, underscores Michael’s commitment to the basics of rock, and he makes it clear from the beginning that his desire is to craft something unapologetically straightforward."
- Cody Conard, The Big Takeover
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"Opening track “Baby Baby” has a blues attitude but a rock framework... The title track serves up more thickly-chorded, sustain- and reverb-free guitar work, with some tasty lead licks playing against that rhythm guitar centerpiece. Michael’s voice is clear and unassuming, and he sings like he means it."
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"What starts as a seductive fantasy of fast money and high living turns into a cautionary tale, delivered through explosive guitar riffs and a knowing grin... The instrumentation drives the message home with fierce energy. Stomping drums, groovy basslines, and a chorus made to chant in unison make “Wall Street Blues” a working-class rallying cry."
- Robin Lee Greens, Buzz-Music
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"Wall Street Blues is a consuming new EP from Sanjay Michael, embracing the power of electric guitars and melodic piano lines within a bluesy, sincere sound. His 2023 single “Rocking Into Midnight” caught our ears with its nostalgic rock sound, and Wall Street Blues continues to impress with a memorable allure across its three tracks."
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