Rock/Review Jonny Corralitos - Rough Time

Jonny Corralitos grew up in a teepee he shared with his brother, living off-the-grid on a commune in Corralitos, CA—the rural Santa Cruz Mountain idyll nestled among towering weed fields and even taller redwoods. He picked up a guitar at age ten and never looked back.

"Rough Time," the explosively charming opening track on Jonny Corralitos' album “World of Sound,” is an enticing fusion of traditional rock swagger and emotional vulnerability. With powerful rhythms and lush, erratic chord changes, the song slams hard from the first beat, drawing inspiration from Led Zeppelin's rugged character. However, don't let its lively groove deceive you; behind the surface is a deeper emotional undercurrent.

"Rough Time" is fundamentally a sentimental hymn about enduring adversity. The song's lyrics, which are a direct appeal for love and support when life takes a turn, are refreshingly simple and honest. His voice evokes the feeling of someone who is struggling yet is still hopeful by straddling the boundary between fragility and strength.

The song's deft arrangement and beautiful melodies make it a musical triumph. Sharp, bluesy guitar riffs and Jonny's lead vocals trade lines, forming a lively dialogue inside the song. Long after the initial spin, the catchy and instantly unforgettable chorus is sure to remain in the minds of listeners.

Despite dealing with more serious subjects, "Rough Time" has an indisputable feel-good quality. In a toe-tapping, head-nodding groove, personal struggle finds a voice, and anguish meets joy in a unique type of rock and roll alchemy.

"Rough Time," which serves as the entrance to “World of Sound,” establishes the ideal mood—raw, lyrical, and intensely human. In addition to welcoming you into his world, Jonny Corralitos makes sure you're comfortable, especially during difficult times.