With his latest single, ‘Piece of the Action’, Rusty Reid delivers a vibrant and muscular slice of rock-and-roll that feels both urgent and timeless. From the first thunderous guitar chords to Reid’s assured vocal delivery, the track announces itself as a confident stride into adrenaline-fuelled territory. The production crackles with energy: gritty strings, driving rhythm and a solo that commands attention.
What stands out most is the way Reid trades his earlier, folk-and-country-inflected introspection for a more primal kind of honesty. Here, he doesn’t settle for subtle rumination, he embraces raw desire, hunger, and the textures of risk. Yet even amid that fire, Reid retains a sharp ear for melody and for phrasing that lingers. His voice doesn’t scream, it asserts. And the hooks land.
‘Piece of the Action’ strikes a balance between swagger and vulnerability. On the surface it brags of action, movement, stepping into the fray, but underneath you sense the cost of those decisions, the wear of desire meeting the hard edge of reality.
For fans of bold, no-apologies rock with soul and grit, this single is a strong statement. It feels like Rusty Reid isn’t reinventing the wheel—he’s twisting it so it spins faster, louder, and holds your attention. If his upcoming album is anything like this, he’s back in full force. Highly recommended.
