Rock/Review Mrs. Henry - Keep On Rising

With illustrious rock roots and a legacy-honoring sound, Mrs. Henry is a hard touring quintet from Southern California that captivates audiences from Mexico City to Toronto and beyond. With authenticity as a compass, their musical bond mirrors a magical brotherhood revealed in spirited harmonies, psychoactive jams, and uplifting anthems that elevate the band and their ever-expanding audience into the sonic stratosphere.

The daring and ambitious rock opera "Keep On Rising" by Mrs. Henry depicts the highs, lows, and excesses of a rock star in the twenty-first century who is on a never-ending quest for fame, wealth, and satisfaction. The San Diego rock group tells a compelling story about the aspirations and horrors associated with pursuing rock 'n' roll stardom against the backdrop of 2020's difficult times.

The lead character of the album, Your Twenty-First Century Rising Star, personifies the ravenous need for achievement and the all-encompassing need for all that the rock culture offers: celebrity, sex, drugs, peace, love, and maybe even enlightenment. Through a selection of songs that are as vibrant and varied as the emotional rollercoaster their character goes through, Mrs. Henry skillfully navigates this trip.

"Keep On Rising" demonstrates the band's flexibility musically by fusing elements of classic rock with contemporary sensibilities. The rich, layered sound produced by drummer Chad Lee, bassist Blake Dean, guitarist Dan Cervantes, and keyboardist Jody Bagley alternates between exuberant highs and reflective lows. The outcome is a soundscape that is ideal for telling this narrative of ambition, excess, and the quest for purpose in an often chaotic and uncontrollable environment.

The album's tracks each act as a chapter in this gripping drama, engrossing listeners with their honest passion and potent storytelling. Mrs. Henry's album is a celebration of the life of a rock star as well as a sobering narrative, from the thrilling beginning to the introspective ballads. Rock music and narrative enthusiasts should not miss "Keep On Rising," which is a monument to the group's ability to craft a thought-provoking and entertaining rock opera.