
One More Time, the collaboration featuring rock legends Aerosmith and British pop-punk artist Yungblud, crosses generational lines with both highs and lows.
The early single and EP opener, “My Only Angel,” contains a good vocal blend between Steven Tyler and Yungblud. It’s catchy and provides Aerosmith’s signature groove with high energy. It serves as the highlight of the album – after the bit of autotuning in the first few measures
“Problems,” a close second, leans more into the pop-punk sound that Yungblud has built his discography on. It’s a powerful, wail-filled tune that continues a good run before the EP hits its low point.
The third track, “Wild Woman,” is underwhelming. It tries to add a country twang, but that feels a little out of place in this collection of punk and rock tracks. Of all the songs in this release, it’s perhaps one this cross-generational unit could have done without. That may have a lot to do with the cringe that’s brought out when British Yungblud sings about how he’s a cowboy.
“A Thousand Days” carries the depth of the collaboration. The ballad is a nice slow down with contrasting vocal styles and lyrics that explore regret.
The EP ends with a remix of Aerosmith’s 1976 track “Back in the Saddle.” It’s a cool rendition of a timeless rock piece, but it certainly does not live up to the original.
Despite its lack of the incredible guitar riffs and solos that Aerosmith’s lead guitarist, Joe Perry, is known for and the strange country moment thrown in the mix, One More Time serves as a fun and interesting collaboration to bring two generations of fans together.