The track begins with a crisp kick which is accompanied by some warm harmonics. This instantly takes you into the world of The Grateful Rush. With a strong influence from their background, the track removes any unnecessary studio effects and allows the weight of the track to be felt from the very first beat.
The rhythm section has been kept crisp and clean. The snare has a dampened transient which sits nicely in the top mid range. The bassline sits beneath the chords using some headroom in the low end. We can hear some dynamics in the track instead of it sounding flat due to over compression. The guitars and synths have been given space to breathe in stereo.
The vocals have been recorded with lots of dynamics and mic techniques. The lead vocal has been kept clean and upfront. We can hear subtle breathy changes and some nice tension in the falsetto. The vocal has been recorded without much digital processing to keep it raw.
The track Freeway Ride is a big milestone in The Grateful Rush’s journey. The track uses influences from modern artists such as The War on Drugs and Phoebe Bridgers but still has that raw independent feel. It shows how patience and vision can create music that stands the test of time.
“Freeway Ride” doesn‘t take any easy routes. In a world where everything is rushed and full of artificial hooks, The Grateful Rush have trust in their timing, natural production choices and real emotion. This is a well produced track that stands up to scrutiny and deserves to be played heavily.
