West Peoria

Liner notes

A driving heartland rock anthem about growing up in the tight-knit streets of West Peoria, where the echoes of old abandoned coal mines still linger deep in the rugged ravines of Rocky Glen. The gritty, working-class vocals reflect on quiet afternoons looking out over the neighborhood rooftops from the high, grassy slopes of St. Joseph's Cemetery. With ringing electric guitars and a steady, marching drumbeat, the song captures the enduring hometown pride of the town's annual Memorial Day service and the resilient spirit of this small Illinois enclave.