In the case of Sir+ and JF Lancelot, the duo behind “Dinosaur Blues,” their music conjures up its own era. Equal parts playfulness and gravity, this high-octane blues-rock song gloats about feeling a little “dated” with cockiness only possible for true piano men. Given a title that sounds like a flavor of prehistoric misery, “Dinosaur Blues” shocks by being nothing if not animated at heart.
The new installment follows previous cuts, Bad Hotel, Tough Guy, Smiley’s Tune, and Cold Comfort, and sees Sir+ maintaining his standard of combining punchy songwriting with innovative production. This time around, paired with the ever-slick JF Lancelot, they fire off a funky, feel-good anthem poking fun at the aches of aging by celebrating the irresistible rhythm of resilience.
“Dinosaur Blues” is a ripper. Fueled by infectious guitar licks, stomping rhythms, and a groove-laden backbone, it sounds like a barnstorming jam session in a retro blues club where everybody has soul and perhaps a little gray hair. There’s an absolutely undeniable flamboyance to Sir+’s delivery, making every line a wink, a grin, and a knowing nod to anyone who’s ever felt just a little bit out of step with the modern age.
This is about embracing your age as a point of pride. It’s the sound of an artist who’s aware that the trends are liable to have had their day but isn’t set to vacate the premises. In fact, this time around, with “Dinosaur Blues,” Sir+ and JF Lancelot kick up more dust than ever.
It has a mode of being funny itself without being a novelty and a mode of rocking out without effort. It’s funky, fiery, and has a heart to burn. And if you want to hear something new that still gives you a warm boot to the dancer while saluting the past, “Dinosaur Blues” might be your favorite fossilized discovery.
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