Sari Schorr: Running Wild Review
New York powerhouse vocalist Sari Schorr released her new album, Running Wild, via Provogue / Artone Label Group on October 9 in Europe and October 30 in the USA. The new 10-track album is a powerful and deeply personal record pulsing with defiance, resilience, and hope in dark times.
“Mr. In the Middle” opens the album with a punch. A roaring guitar riff, fast tempo, and powerful vocals delivered with attitude. The chorus brings that late 80s / early 90s high-octane hard rock vibe. The title track is somewhat mellower and slower, led by the crisp-sounding acoustic guitar. “Running Wild” brings more expressive singing by Sari, showcasing her full vocal range and different styles that have influenced her. The groove in “Monday Morning” is infectuous. Drawing inspiration from the classic rock n’ roll sound of The Rolling Stones, there’s also something quite gospely about the vocal arrangement in this feel-good tune.
What follows is a folky ballad, “Man On Fire,” with soulful vocal delivery, beautiful clean guitar parts, haunting backing vocals, and subtle brushes on the snare drum playing to the rhythm of a slow-moving train. This then gives way to another hard-hitting upbeat rock tune titled “Cool Hand Rider”. “Elevate” is your classic sunny day laid-back blues rock track, with Sari adding a bit more grit to her voice. The mood suddenly shifts with a Pink Floydesque slow number titled “Call It Freedom”. The guitar tone is otherworldly in this song and so is Sari Schorr’s singing – absolutely mind-blowing. Southern Rock style riff starts “Better Day”, a mean tune shifting to a half-time beat in the verses to add weight before pumping all the energy into the choruses. Heavy-treading shuffle drives “Afterglow”, a rock tune sprinkled with some psychedelia. The closing number of the album is a slow-burner “Finding My Way”, carrying the torch of hope.
Speaking about the new album Sari said: “I’ve reached a deeper understanding of who I am as an artist. I’m still searching and learning, but I trust my instincts more and follow each song to its emotional truth. These songs explore defiance, self-discovery, resilience and transformation. I hope they lift people above the weight of everyday life and remind them that brighter days are possible.”
Running Wild is a cohesive journey through different styles, moods, and rhythms. The production quality and songwriting are at the highest level throughout the record, and Sari delivers a true vocal masterclass. Great listen!
The Review: 8/10
Can’t Miss Tracks
– Monday Morning
– Elevate
– Call It Freedom
The Big Hit
– Monday Morning
