Half Drunk & Hollow Eyed – US-64
US-64, a tough, US road-ready hard rock song full of car race mentality, takes Half Drunk & Hollow Eyed to the highway. Beginning with the sound of a car accelerating, the song sets up the atmosphere before screaming guitars, that were heavily influenced by ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, enter the mix. A rough, streetwise experience is created by the hard drums and the groovy, blues-inspired chords. The song’s Southern rock foundation gets a modern edge from the vocals’ fresher style, which at times sounds like Godsmack. The combination of hard rock, blues, and classic rock elements creates a powerful, exciting sound. The song’s high point occurs between 3:45 and 5:20, when a burning guitar solo that recalls Zakk Wylde’s sound erupts, carrying along a strong rush of passion. You practically feel yourself clutching the wheel when the vocals come back, prepared to press the gas pedal to the floor.
