Spyderhuff is a musical group featuring Tom Kuhr, Don Beyer, Jim Pauli, Joey Gaydos, Tony Mitchell, and Julie Noe. Hailing from the Detroit area, they seamlessly blend rock ‘n’ roll with blues, garnering praise for their innovative sound. With roots dating back to the 60s and 70s, the band’s name pays homage to Ed ‘Spider’ Huff, an unsung hero in automotive history, symbolizing their commitment to crafting unique musical journeys. On their latest single, “Gonna Build Me A Hot Rod”, what are they able to pull off? Keep reading for my thoughts!
The hot rod movement has been a defining factor in American automotive industry way since the 1960s, and “Gonna Build Me A Hot Rod”, is a thematic tribute to that movement, all packaged in a classic rock tune that would take you back to the 1970s in a heartbeat. From the intro with the gated guitars to the proud drum fill intro, the background of the sound remains filled with ear candy not atypical to what one would hear in classic cars, which is something that I quite liked.
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As the song proceeds, there is a steady, slow drum beat that holds all the frontmen in sync as the clean guitars develop, and the vocals soar, until eventually, the rhythm guitars ring out loud and proud with that distinctive American country rock wah in the pedal– and it makes for a great listening experience in my opinion.
The production is very distinctly Americana, with funky bass tones, screaming guitar solo parts, and a focus on clean, sung vocals complemented beautifully by the rest of the ensemble; and a solid mix and master makes sure that all the parts of “Gonna Build Me A Hot Rod” are audible loud and clear.
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In conclusion, “Gonna Build Me A Hot Rod”, by Spyderhuff is a great musical tribute to a movement that has shaped the course of American, and to comparable extents, the world’s automotive history, and Spyderhuff are immediately cooler in my book for their well-executed attempt. Check out the song here!
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