Them Dirty Roses - Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love Vol. 2 (2025)

Southern rock is a genre, especially today, where groups and artists are consistently unique in sound and style, and Them Dirty Roses is one of the best. Ever since their last record back in 2023, we’ve been dying to hear this follow-up album. On June 6th, TDR dropped Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love Vol. 2, a 9-song journey of pure grit and rock ‘n’ roll.
Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love Vol. 2 is a powerhouse showcase of southern rock at its finest, delivering a soulful punch with every track. James Ford’s vocal work stands out immediately – gritty, rich and packed with heart, each tune feels lived-in and real, connecting deeply with the listener. The songwriting is nothing short of fantastic with a lyrical finesse that captures both the yesterday and today of southern rock. The best way to describe it is just authentic.
Instrumentally, the album straddles the line between classic and fresh, leaning into familiar tone and aesthetics while injecting a modern edge that keeps things exciting. Guitars wail, drums thunder and the energy booms and calms with perfect timing – emotion pouring out at just the right moments, before slamming into high gear with a pedal-to-the-metal intensity. All of this is wrapped up in immaculate production: clean where it needs to be, gritty where it should be, and always in lockstep with the band’s sound.
It’s been fantastic to watch Them Dirty Roses grow and mature with each release, progressing in the best way possible while not losing what makes them, them. Go check out their new record, Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love Vol. 2 now!