Channeling a melodic, throwback rock charm with shades of Elvis Costello, “Attitude Change” is a resonating new track from Rusty Reid. The Seattle-based artist has caught our ears in the past with tracks like “The United States of Selfishness” and “The American Villain” — and now continues to impress with “Attitude Change,” which is amongst the many highlights on his new album, The Unreasonables. A no-frills rock spirit pairs with relatable lyrical introspections on this winner of a single from Reid, who is originally from Texas.
The album itself spans a variety of successes, from the scathing yet harmonious hookiness of “You’re Not the One” to the scorching-hot rock ardency of opener “Hot as a Pistol.” Its first single, “Attitude Change” succeeds with a familiarly inviting quality — enamoring with a jangly guitar drive, pulsating bass, and “don’t like the way you’ve been treating me, baby” infectious vocal enthrallment. The “just about due for an attitude change” refrain envelops with punchy charisma, then venturing into the jangly, ethereal bridge and shimmering verses. “Attitude Change” is a resonating success from Rusty Reid, compelling in its depictions of a relationship in strife amidst a peppy, hook-filled rock spirit.
Stream the excellent The Unreasonables in full:
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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