"Coffee, Cold Beer (and some Midnight Talk)" by ESSK and Friends is an emotional composition with a blues-rock flavor and an alt-pop base, serving up warmth, grit, and emotional truth in equal measure. It's got guitars by the elements as the timbre of the entire thing, and vocals that go from soothing to nearly reflective of themselves, and a vibe like a porch light that never turns off for the night.
The start of the chorus brings a noticeable lift in feels, as if someone just said what you needed to hear but couldn't put into words. On a basic level, the song expresses a particular firm commitment that a door is always open, and the message transcends the melody. Those bad days, the broken trust, and the loneliness follow you around like a shadow. This gives you room to breathe and a time when pretending to be happy is no longer required.
The blues rock is what gives the track its edge, and the story is, of course, its soul. They are people with scars and deep sorrow, and the stories they've borne for so long. "Coffee, Cold Beer (and some Midnight Talk)" will be heard because it represents a connection. This is a beautiful reminder that no matter what life brings you, you can always find a place to rest your head and be yourself.
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