Last Relapse came back swinging with “Hey Girl” and it’s about time. Thirteen years is a long wait, but this track makes it clear they didn’t waste those years and the guitars still have that hazy, expansive sound they built their reputation on, but everything hits harder now. David Holding’s voice carries the same raw honesty that made their live shows memorable back in the day and the rhythm section knows exactly when to push and when to hold back.
This song has momentum, you get the sense they had a lot to say and finally found the right way to say it, and the best part? It doesn’t sound like a band desperately trying to prove they still matter. They just made a solid rock song that stands on its own.After logging 200+ shows and building a cult following before disappearing, Last Relapse sounds tighter and more focused than ever. “Hey Girl” is proof that sometimes stepping away gives you the perspective you need to come back stronger.
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