Rock band Electric High out of Norway is back with a new single from their soon-to-be-released album "Free to Go." Their joy-fueled track, "Ain't Got Nothing But Time," evokes a chill vibe that advocates taking things easy, as if the music offers a comfortable assurance that there's not always an urgent need to hurry. A catchy titular refrain for anyone who feels crushed by time passing to the rhythm of all those needing to keep things at all costs. The song hits a consistent pace from its opening notes. One of the band's lead singers, PV Staff, articulates it well: "It's a reminder to take a breath, drop the stress, and just take it easy. Because everything usually works out in the end." This laid-back sensibility is deftly stitched into the fabric of the music and lyrics.
Sometimes leaning hard on the immortal crests of rock gods like AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, or The Cult, capturing the edge and style of these legends while infusing their distinct character. Instantly, these guitar riffs sound like the stuff of classic rock, and its rhythm is punchy and aggressive. The vocals are in just the right place, between power and ease. In this song, there is a constant rhythm that tells you to relax, smile, and let the music drown in your thoughts. As a society, we rush, and it feels like everyone is in some kind of race against time.
However, Electric High serves as a reminder that we all seriously need to take our foot off the pedal and appreciate not only where we are going but also where we have been. They are trying to revolutionize, but not evolve, the rock genre. They are redefining it in a new, more vibrant light, yet preserving all the classical core elements inside the shell. With "Ain't Got Nothing But Time," from the album set to be released on November 7th, Electric High, not only gives us a taste of what's in store but also invites us all to sit back and enjoy some time off from whatever is tying up our lives. When a track like this comes to life and reminds us of the core of what rock music is born from today, it helps keep us grounded in the moment and appreciate what we have, rather than making us ruminate over what we had.
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