Lottery Winners releases their new single, “Ragdoll,” a heartfelt, pumping, anthemic display of a new realm for the band. This track is flying off of their much-heralded album “KOKO,” which will be out on March 21st, with Chad Kroeger from Nickelback putting his unique spin on this, and Katie Lloyd taking the lead vocals role.
At its heart, “Ragdoll” is uninhibited, intense, and very personal. The song, penned by Thom Rylance, Katie Lloyd, and Chad Kroeger, comes with an undeniable heft. The title alone creates a visceral image of being tossed around, beaten up emotionally, but still sticking around. There’s an unmistakable fragility built into the lyrics, and Katie’s lead vocals lift that emotion to another plane. Her delivery is fragile yet defiant, killing the song even more.
On “Ragdoll,” the instrumentation strikes the ideal balance of indie-rock grit and anthemic energy. The guitars hurry, the rhythm propels the intensity, and Chad Kroeger’s presence sometimes suggests he’s distinct while contributing depth to the track’s feel without outweighing the song’s essence. It’s the sort of track that accumulates pressure, drawing listeners further into its universe with every passing time.
What sets “Ragdoll” apart is the fluid pairing between the Lottery Winners and head man Chad Kroeger. It’s an unlikely combination that somehow works. Chad’s songwriting skills, paired with rockstar vibes, mesh perfectly with the group’s signature sound and produce a song that is both a throwback and something fresh. “Ragdoll” is emotionally staggering and will have people clamoring for more. Lottery Winners are entering a daring new era, and in this single watershed moment, they will make an indelible mark.
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