Aerosmith and Yungblud collaborated on the recent EP “One More Time,” which came out on Friday, Nov. 21. The five-song EP features four new songs written by Aerosmith and Yungblud, while the fifth is a reimagined version of Aerosmith’s 1977 classic “Back in the Saddle.”
Aerosmith has had a lot of commercial success over the years. The rock band started making music in 1970 and has released 15 studio albums since 1973, 11 of which were platinum-selling, including the 1975 “Toys In The Attic,” which was a nine-time platinum selling album.
Dominic Harrison, otherwise known as Yungblud, has been making music since 2015, with his most recent album “Idols” topping the UK, Belgium and Netherlands charts. Yungblud also had a mentorship with Ozzy Ozbourne and performed a tribute of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” at the Video Music Awards.
The opening track “My Only Angel” opens with just vocals before the beat comes on 18 seconds in. The song’s beat is rooted in Aerosmith’s DNA, with a total rock sound that gets mellow in the middle section. The lyrics sound more like Yungblud’s style than Aerosmith’s traditional style, but they blend in so well with the beat. Steven Tyler and Yungblud’s voices come together for a great first song with a beat to match the immaculate vibes it brings.
Then there is “Problems,” which has a pop punk vibe and the vocals that Yungblud is known for, while also having the iconic rock and roll beat Aerosmith is known for. The mood of the song is very upbeat and the lyrics are very catchy. Overall, “Problems” is a great song, blending the beats and vocals of Yungblud and Aerosmith’s music together in a perfect way.
“Wild Woman” is the next song in the EP and brings a totally different energy. Instead of being a mixture of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s beats, this song’s beat is a lot more like a regular Aerosmith song. The lyrics come off a little bit country-esque, which is different from either of their usual styles, but are very cheerful and fit the beat perfectly.
“A Thousand Days” comes in with a slower, more guitar-focused beat than the first two tracks. The sound of the vocals is also mesmerizing, with Yungblud coming in off the bat and Tyler joining him a third of the way through the song. The song leans more towards an Aerosmith song than a Yungblud song, but both artists make it their own so perfectly. Closing track “Back in the Saddle” is an even better remake of the 1977 original. It still has Tyler’s iconic vocals while adding Youngblood’s into a fusion made from rock heaven. The song seems even better beat-wise and sounds clearer than the 1977 version, probably due to technology having improved since then. Overall, “One Last Time” is an amazing EP for both Aerosmith and Yungblud. It has the iconic style of beats and vocals from Tyler and Aerosmith, while also introducing Yungblud’s style of vocals and beats to some of the songs. With so many different beats and sounds in just five songs, it makes the EP an instant classic. Whether it’s Youngblud’s style of alternative rock or Aerosmith’s pure rock style from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, it has something for everyone.
Rating: 5/5