Craving some pure, unfiltered, relentless rock’n’roll? Well, Electric High got you covered with “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time,” your yearly dosage of expertly assembled and flawlessly performed rock music. Electric High was always the band that leaned towards a modern sound, yet proudly embraced tradition. That’s the case with this track as well, which serves as an adequate demonstration of their power, energy, skills, talent, creativity, knowledge, and experience, all packed into a rock ‘n’ roll anthem that will immediately knock you off your chair. As you probably know, many hard rock bands on the contemporary scene try to reinvent the same old wheel, ending up being so generic, repetitious, bland, and boring. But, not Electric High, the band, fully aware of their tremendous songwriting, composing, arranging, and producing abilities, showcases them in a tune that lasts less than four minutes but speaks volumes. So, what makes “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time” so fascinating? Simply, it’s packed with so many qualities that many contemporaries lack. It’s a direct punch in the face, a pedal to the metal rise through the vast rock’n’roll universe, a sonic rollercoaster built upon relentless dynamics, energy, power, emotion, and distortion. That blend of emotion and aggression makes this track even more appealing to the ears. There are stacks of melody and harmony delivered through wisely arranged vocal layers and catchy guitar works, yet there is a rawness, abrasiveness, grit, dirtiness, and aggression, thanks to generous servings of distortion, cleverly implemented into every segment. These are the moments where you realize these Norwegian rockers are not joking around with this long-standing music genre. They are here to stay, they have something to prove, their intentions are straightforward, and above all, their music resonates with sounds rarely convincing compared to anything you could possibly hear on the contemporary scene.
We all know that rock’n’roll is a term that could mean anything nowadays, so let’s get things straight. “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time” packs classic rock’n’roll honesty, anthemic vibes of the seventies action rock and eighties hard rock, subtle dirtiness of garage music, and melody of seventies and eighties glam. Think of AC/DC, Guns ‘N Roses, Motley Crue, KISS, The Hellacopters, and Gluecifer drinking beer together while The Stooges and New York Dolls are throwing a pool party. Beneath all the tiny nuances, details, accentuations, surprises, and hidden elements, Electric High carries even more influences, but they wisely left room for guessing. After all these bands thrown onto a pile, Electric High still sounds fresh, unique, innovative, delivering their signature moves that will impress even those longstanding, picky, die-hard rockers. The vocal has always been one of the Electric High’s strongest weapons in its sonic arsenal. Whether we are talking about outstanding lead vocal performance, back vocals, or sing-alongs, the vocal arrangements play a significant role in this sonic equation. They elevate everything to new heights, command attention, and guide the listening apparatus on this epic journey. There’s more than enough emotional depth, detail, and harmony stacked here for maximum impact, proving Electric High’s dedication to the craft.
The guitars reign supreme here. Those almost bluesy chord progressions and riffs shape a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. They keep slightly calmer during the verses, but ring with tremendous power during choruses. The generous servings of distortion deliver gritty ambiance that appeals to vocal harmonies perfectly. Electric High fully stacked this song with so many impressive guitar works that you’ll gladly replay this track over and over again. “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time” wouldn’t be complete without an equally impressive rhythm section, an important aspect of every good rock track. Those warm-sounding, intricate, vividly hearable basslines rumble beneath the guitars, contributing even more power, groove, stability, and detail while acting as a binding element between the mentioned instrumentations and rhythmic patterns. The drums keep everything in line, dictate groove and tempo, and accentuate everything with all those flawlessly performed and cleverly assembled beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. Each hit of the snare, kick of the bass drum, accentuation of a hi hat, and splash over the cymbal makes this track even more detailed and powerful. Soundwise, Electric High has reached the absolute peak. “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time” carries everything you ever needed from modern rock’n’roll music. It arrives like the heaviest truck at full speed and strikes hard, like a properly written and performed rock music should do. These folks showcase all their knowledge and experience, and there’s no way you’ll hear a better rock’n’roll showcase than “Ain´t Got Nothing But Time.” Therefore, head to your favorite streaming platform and play it loud!
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