Eliza Neals unleashes “Wicked Heart”
Blues rock singer-songwriter Eliza Neals has released a music video for “Wicked Heart,” the third single from the well-received Thunder in the House.
Following the emotional weight of “Love Will,” Neals takes a darker and more urgent approach with “Wicked Heart,” channeling frustration with a troubled world into a hard-hitting blues rock statement.
Built around the refrain, “Wicked heart, tearing me apart,” the song draws a parallel between a destructive relationship and the turmoil unfolding across society. Neals tackles themes of greed, corruption, exploitation, rising costs, war and human suffering while framing them through the familiar pain and betrayal of a toxic love affair.
The result is a song that works on two levels. “Wicked Heart” can be heard as the story of a relationship with someone whose actions continually cause pain, but Neals expands that idea into something much bigger, using the “wicked heart” as a reflection of the forces she sees dividing and hurting people around the world.
Musically, “Wicked Heart” wastes little time building intensity. Neals brings the commanding vocal presence and blues rock edge that have become hallmarks of her work, pushing the song toward a fever pitch as its message becomes increasingly urgent.
The new music video gives “Wicked Heart” another visual dimension while continuing to spotlight Thunder in the House, Neals’ latest collection of postmodern blues.
“Wicked Heart” is available now. Fans can purchase the track directly through Eliza Neals’ Bandcamp page.
