Dean Cooper – My Best Shot (feat. Rob Lundgren)

Dean Cooper, Swedish vocalist Rob Lundgren, and LA-based producer Jay Ruston collaborated on the dramatic track “My Best Shot.” The song begins with big, hard rock chords that are covered in 1980s vibe nevertheless updated with top-notch production. The track’s brightness is instant, showing an appreciation for old rock components combined with a modern, polished sound that seems right at home in today’s rock scene. Rob Lundgren’s vocal performance is really impressive. His voice is reminding of Jani Lane (Warrant) and Mark Boals, similar to the melodic, epic tone that characterized some of the best rock voices of the 1980s. As the song progresses, his vocals flow over the hard rock music with a smoothness that is both rough and polished, leading to a pop-oriented, arena-ready chorus that encourages listeners to join in. Jay Ruston’s production is exact, bringing out the best qualities in each instrument and allowing classic rock elements emerge without prevailing over the listener. Overall, “My Best Shot” is groovy, melodic hard rock with an element of pop sense in the hook-laden chorus.