Yungblund and Osborne’s friendship was unassuming but nevertheless a sign of the young rocker's growing influence within the future of rock. After Osborne’s passing, Aerosmith began recording with Yungblud, giving the South Yorkshire rocker a new mentor to learn the ropes of the rock world, in the form of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.
Their latest collaborative release ,‘One More Time’, is an EP that combines vintage rock with a 2025 facelift. Listeners can feel the loud and raw emotions felt through each song, while perfectly encapsulating different eras of the rock genre.
The EP has five tracks, featuring four originals and a 2025 mix of ‘Back In the Saddle’. The opening single, ‘My Only Angel’ , begins with Tyler’s iconic vocal style, as he asks, “Would you cry, if I call you my angel?”. This soft question is abruptly followed by the alternating whines of Joe Perry’s guitar segment, which is held together by the steady beat of drumming legend Matt Sorum. This track is just the introduction of Yungblud and Tyler’s harmonic singing approach. The duo’s belting vocals merge well; just by listening to their music, you can tell that these guys are strong friends.
The next original track, ‘Problems’ , sounds like a strong relative of the opening single, with a similar pace and dynamic guitar riffs. The duo seem to be battling vocals, trying to compete for the loudest scream, with the song’s final segment finishing in a head-banging, fast-paced race of drum fills, guitar echoes and raw vocals.
The mood then changes drastically, as ‘Wild Woman’ opens with a country twang, reminiscent of Bon Jovi’s ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ guitar chords. The song's soft country influences don’t stop there, as the slower-paced and low tones gradually transform into a heartfelt power ballad. Unfortunately, the final original track, ‘A Thousand Days’, still feels too similar to ‘Wild Woman’. The pacing of the song and ballad elements is familiar and therefore not as striking. Nonetheless, the songwriting and harmonies reflect the strong chemistry of the duo.
The EP closes with the reimagining of ‘Back In the Saddle’, which is originally from Aerosmith’s ‘Rocks' (1976) album. Finishing off with a bang, the groovy rock rhythm, when combined with Tyler’s high-octane vocals, transports you back to the early rock era. This 2025 mix of an Aerosmith classic is the epitome of the tight collaboration of this rock duo.
While the EP has its ups and downs, the passion and chemistry emitted through every song cannot be understated. This release has undoubtedly solidified Yungblud’s future on the rock scene, as his confidence grows, singing alongside some of the greatest legends from the long-loved genre.