Rock/Review Santa Claws - She Turns
After an absence of almost 2 years and a first album produced by Greg Gordon, Santa Claws is back with a new line-up, with Colin Le Moigne on drums from 2021 to 2023, replaced in May by Guillaume Hamon. The opportunity to take a new musical direction. A very seventies identity, some work on the backing vocals, and a few folk/psychedelic touches are the quartet's new ingredients.
The song “She Turns” is a spirited anthem from Santa Claws empowering sonic realm celebrating the emancipation and empowerment of women in contemporary society. Mixing infection energy and a message of pride and independence of women over the last decade, the song demonstrates the band’s musical capabilities.
The track starts with a powerful arrangement that instantly hooks the listener. Santa Claws moves through the colors of vibrating melodies and rhythmic patterns forming a musical landscape that is just as strong, and as stubborn as the women honored by this song. Punchy beats coupled with the guitar-driven instrumentation gives the composition a festive feel.
In terms of lyric, “She Turns” is a statement on the changing place of women in society. The band depicts a woman’s blissful, joyful, and independent life after gaining autonomy. The lyrics express pride and confidence in self in a world that is changing and growing. Such women should stand tall and let their identity be known.
Santa Claws has a powerful vocal performance that matches well with the song’s lively mood. The voice emanating from the lead singer is full of confidence and passion that makes the empowering message more credible. The backing vocals and harmonies also add to the anthemic quality of the chorus.
“She Turns” is very well produced in a balanced manner and ensures that each elements gets enough limelight without compromising on whole of the composition’s strength. The instruments play dynamically and are mixed well so the song remains equally energetic from beginning to end.
“She Turns” by Santa Claws is more than just a music but acts as a statement for female rights. Every note and word sung in this band over the past ten years bears witness to their firm stand for those values. As a rallying call, it urges women, who have made significant headway on the path towards equality, to continue pressing for more until all inequalities are eradicated.
The words in conclusion, “She Turns”, she does not refer to a mere song. Rather, a jubilating depiction of women’s advancement over time on an addictive beat composed by Santa Claws. The anthem is a powerful message for woman’s self-esteem and a testimony that people don’t give up despite changes in the society.