We’ve been following the music of Seattle, USA-based singer songwriter Rusty Reid since the end of last year and are always taken with his bold and honest take on folk pop.

By Graeme Smith

Born in the late ’60s in Midland, Texas, Rusty has always kept the spirit of the age alive through his music. Early influences include country music, British pop and psychedelic rock. He’s been putting out music since 2001.

His latest release is a remix of his track Head To Heart. A self-styled “Revolutionary Manifesto Song,” the track invites us to find the strength within through gentle yet rousing Americana. Rusty’s vocals are beautifully soaring and soulful in the verse, providing a soothing balm for life’s troubles. There’s a classic feel about it all, with hints of Roy Orbison in its composition.

Head To Heart is the title track Rusty’s album which has been fully redone, five years on from the original, improving on the CD and streaming versions, and extending its runtime.

Across its eighteen tracks, we hear about love and sacrifice being the way to a brighter future. I’ve observed before how Rusty is able to cut through humanity’s noise to what’s important and its through this album and track that he proves it. Divided into two parts, the first explores philosophy and spirituality while the second takes on the dysfunctions of modern culture. Yet, it’s not simply an attack, it’s a call to action, urging every individual to contribute to something greater.

The album Head to Heart (Remix) is out now via Northern Latitudes Records.

The single features vocals and electric guitar by Rusty, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, piano and bass by Ronan Dempsey, and drums by Brandon Davis. It’s available to buy as a digital track on Rusty’s Bandcamp page and you can give it a listen below.

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