Another Mile” by
The Spiders
It’s rare for a
song that is well-composed, well-timed, and plainly great to come along. It’s
even rarer for a song that somehow makes listeners want to move, to get excited, to pop up, but The Spiders’
newest single, “Another Mile”, fits the bill and does just that. Those who’ve
heard the song are probably rocking out right now, and those who’ve yet to do
so should read on to find out what makes the track so special.
First, “Another
Mile” is instrumentally engaging and powerful. A formidable guitar, steady
bass, and thrashing drum rhythm coordinate directly out of the gate, thereby
making clear to listeners that they’re in for a fast-paced treat. Importantly,
the song’s instruments never feel forced or, as is commonly found with modern
rock tracks, too quick. Rather, “Another Mile” manages to strike a delicate
balance between sprinting and walking—a balance that’ complemented by top-notch
playing skills, and a balance that sets the stage for the song’s remarkable
lyrical delivery.
A song like
this, even with its once again outstanding instrumentals, would be lost without
grade-a vocals. Luckily, The Spiders’ front man delivers the goods. Besides
being consistent and range-focused in his singing, the lead vocalist here
perfectly times and matches his words to the instrumental pitch, resulting in
an almost-artificial-sounding overall song. Just in case some readers were
unsure, it is certainly a good thing when a song’s vocals and instrumentals match
up so well that they sound artificially arranged!
And for further
clarity, they were not, in this instance.
“Another Mile”
also impresses lyrically. The upbeat, optimistic words uttered by the lead man
are sure to inspire listeners—an impressive contrast to most other music today!
What’s more is that these vocals, which obviously focus on “Another Mile” in
refreshing one’s body and mind, also encourage others not to give up in adversity, and to appreciate everything
life has to offer. Again, this is a stark contrast to most other music, as
vocalists so often remind listeners of their
specific plight and difficulty.
Finally,
“Another Mile” is also benefitted by a high-quality video. It’d be a shame if
such a one-of-a-kind song was accompanied by a lower-end video (as is commonly
the case), but that’s simply not a problem here. The runners remind viewers of
the need to move through all sorts of hurdles, be they pavement or life
problems, and the well-shot footage of The Spiders playing is just
exciting—that’s all there is to it, and that’s a good thing.
Rock ‘n’ roll
fans, general music fans, and/or anyone interested in being motivated and
inspired should check out The Spiders’ “Another Mile” track. The engaging,
energetic, fun song is a throwback to the days not only of pure rock, but of
music with meaning. Besides, it looks like The Spiders may very well be the
next big thing, and as such, anyone who jumps on the bandwagon now will be able
to say they boarded first.
Mindy McCall
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