Track of the Day: Rusty Reid – Piece of the Action (2025)
Imagine a rock band records an album – a really good album with plenty of hook-laden, melodic songs – then they get up and leave it behind. It sits in the attic gathering dust, almost forgotten by everyone, but the power of its music can never be removed. A few decades later, a musician thinks of that album and makes his way to the attic to find it. Well, it sounds like the premise of some movie about veteran rockers, doesn’t it? The fact is, it really happened with Rusty Reid taking the role of protagonist. Today, we take a listen to one of the songs, ‘Piece of the Action’.
Described by Reid as, “… a nasty (well, not that nasty) piece of rock and roll… raw, primal, lustful! Just the way rock should be…”, ‘Piece of the Action’ follows the well-received ‘Attitude Change’. A fantastic drag back to the 1970s rock realm, ‘Piece of the Action’ drips with hard-hitting classic rock. From the pounding drums to the bold bass and Rick Poss’s outstanding lead guitar, it’s impossible not to imagine yourself twirling about, losing yourself in the music with your hair loose, your eyes closed, and a feeling of absolute joy.
Melodically, the concoction of raw rock and roll filters into your ears and knocks about your brain; however, it is Reid’s gruff vocals that give the track an extra spark, making it slither down your spine. Unlike ‘Attitude Change’, which is a slice of indie-rock/indie-pop, ‘Piece of the Action’ blows The Unreasonables – the almost long-lost album – out of the water with its bubbling, honey-drenched rock ferocity.
I haven’t listened to the entire album just yet, but as soon as I put this virtual pen down, I’m making my way through the 19 tracks. Is ‘Piece of the Action’ my favourite song on The Unreasonables? I’m not sure, but I have a feeling it’ll be up there. I highly recommend everyone take some time out of their day to enjoy Reid’s intoxicating melodies.
Want a treat? Rusty Reid released a lyric video for ‘Piece of the Action’, so why not take a gander? You can find the video below and/or on Reid’s YouTube channel.
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