Legendary rock band Aerosmith has teamed up with English rocker YUNGBLUD to release “One More Time,” an EP reminiscent of classic Aerosmith hits like “Cryin’” and “Walk This Way.” This collection exemplifies the transformation of rock and roll through riffs on the electric guitar and high-pitched scream notes sung by Steven Tyler and YUNGBLUD. Taking the title into account, this album serves as a torch-passing ritual, which enables the English artist to take Tyler’s place in the world of music — and it is done masterfully.
Every song on “One More Time” sounds as if it were produced in a 1980s music studio. YUNGBLUD almost sounds like a young Tyler, making listeners feel the nostalgia and familiarity as they indulge in the deep instrumentals. Their combination of voices is particularly effective on tracks, such as “My Only Angel” and “A Thousand Days.” The slight difference between their voices allows them to tell distinct stories intertwined within each song, creating memorable and moving tracks. Their raspy yet catchy blend adds to the exciting atmosphere created by their music.
“Wild Woman” and “Problems”explore different aspects of hard rock. “Problems” plays on themes of romance and rebellion, which Aerosmith has explored throughout their career. The song starts with a cheering audience, making listeners feel immersed in the Aerosmith-YUNGBLUD experience. “Wild Woman” plays with a more sultry theme, channeling energies from Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” as well as from YUNGBLUD’s “strawberry lipstick.” These tracks perfectly combine the skills of these artists.
The 2025 mix of “Back In the Saddle” was not as strong as the rest of this EP. The original rendition of this song was great, which is why it did not need to be remade. Even though Tyler’s voice blends well with YUNGBLUD’s once more, the 1976 version of this song remains the better one. Tyler’s approval of collaborating on this track is what makes it powerful, however. The classic rocker knights YUNGBLUD a rockstar by allowing him to collaborate on the remastering of this classic track.
Overall, rock and roll lives on due to albums like “One More Time.” This collection ensures that classic rock has left its footprints in the modern world of music. Fans of hard rock would not deny that YUNGBLUD has proven that he will carry the torch passed on by Tyler in this EP.
