Detective Frog – “Phantom of the Community” [Song Review]

Las Vegas-based garage rock outfit Detective Frog recently released their single, “Phantom of the Community,” foreshadowing their forthcoming long player, Vol. I, inspired by classic monster movies and slated for release on Halloween. Vocalist/guitarist Jacob Riddle explains, “‘Phantom of the Community (Theater)’ is our best attempt at reimagining the Gaston Leroux classic. We rely on the rock-modified waltz timing to guide the listener through the dark verses and heavy choruses. We can only hope everyone has as much fun listening to it as we do playing it.” French author Gaston Leroux wrote the novel The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l’Opéra), published in 1910, and later adapted for the stage and film. Along with Riddle, Detective Frog includes Ricky Business (drums) and Bill...

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