Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil - Only A Ride

jamesmcgowan

Review by James McGowan

Only a Ride is the latest album by Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, and it's a must-have for fans of alternative rock. The album is a perfect blend of catchy hooks, thought-provoking lyrics, and excellent musicianship. The band's sound is unique, with influences from punk, new wave, and classic rock.

The album opens with the upbeat and energetic "Only a Ride," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The track features Taylor's signature wit and clever wordplay, and it's impossible not to sing along to the catchy chorus. "Goliath" is another standout track, with its driving rhythm and powerful guitar riffs.

One of the highlights of the album is "Moonshot," which features a guest appearance from Peter Furler of Newsboys fame. The track is a tribute to the Apollo 11 moon landing, and it's a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern rock.

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Only A Ride2:22

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Only A Ride - Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil

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About Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil

An American alt-rock band.

Name Vars

  • ST&TPF

Aliases

  • Steve Taylor & The Danielson Foil
  • Steve Taylor & Some Other Band

Members

  • John Mark Painter
  • Steve Taylor
  • Peter Furler
  • Jimmy Abegg
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Summary by James McGowan

Only a Ride is a fantastic album that showcases Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil's talent and versatility. The band's sound is fresh and exciting, and the lyrics are intelligent and thought-provoking. If you're a fan of alternative rock, this album is a must-have.

Comments

soniasabrinas
soniasabrinas
WaVe is Back On The Menu BOYS!
benbenson1
benbenson1
?#OutOfShadows
jevogacape
jevogacape
Steve Taylor and Bill Hicks combined. Perfect. https://youtu.be/KgzQuE1pR1w
aworldforgirls
aworldforgirls
A complete musical GENIUS!! There's NO Rock missing from this Roll!! Please, Steve, Come to Winnipeg!!! Um, it's in Canada, in Manitoba Yer LIKE LOVED HERE!!! Why Are my EARS BLEEDIN'??!!!https://youtu.be/1pgyvfNEC7s Check Theis New Classic Rock Out, Steve Taylor And The Perfect Foil, enjoy, Bud, Um Ear Bud??Lol!!!
mahmudul321hm
mahmudul321hm
#QuentinTarantino at his best!
mrmanojkumar
mrmanojkumar
I was ready for anything... Then the whole thing got specific and it all went south...
jomamimato
jomamimato
OK, ONE WORD, WOOOWZZZERRRSSS!!!!
picisp
picisp
He's Back!!!!!!!!
kangkyuhwan63
kangkyuhwan63
Thought provoking lyrics.  Life is only a ride?
schreibtischtreter
schreibtischtreter
Response to the meaning of the song. Granted there could be multiple interpretations, which is the beauty of music.
From the lyrics, it appears to be a song about our life that we feel entitled to. Specifically a life where we want to be first and more fixated on our own entertainment. This would be paralleled with a life that boasts in Christ, who should be first. The lyrics in this specific song do not address that, but rather begs an excellent question. If we are entitled to thrills, and this is what life is all about, why am I bleeding and confused?
Aka, Is there more to life than my own desires?
deepanjan87
deepanjan87
Reynold's is the perfect foil but I hate rap. I had an uncle Fritz. He was not the perfect foil but a decent one. I used to sing "Uncle Fritz. He used to smoke his dope cuz he done had no hope Uncle Fritz." Yeah my uncle turned me on to LSD. Didn't work though. My sister turned me on to Steve Taylor. That sure worked!
stefanomeledisaggezza
stefanomeledisaggezza
I am a huge ST fan from the begining with I want to be a clone. I had the greatest of privileges to see him with his band a few months ago.Best show I have seen in years and I was amazed that he still had the energy and stage moves he had in the 80s. He even did cartwheels! !
I can't wait for the new album. That being said while I like this song alot, and the other new one Standing in line. I feel that while going for a more modern sound to reach new and younger fans, he might leave us older ones a bit behind. The songs do not have any real instrumental muscle!! There are no real instrumentalguitar solos. For us older classic rockers that is important. I hope the other new songs have a bit more variety and with a great world class guitarist like Jimmy A the guitar playing is going to be world class and he needs to be turned loose a bit. He tore it up on the old stuff live!! That cat can play!!
Anyhow that's my 2 cents worth. I am so glad that Steve is back and rocking!!
cwiggins99
cwiggins99
Maybe its just a rock song and we can dig it without it reaching into our souls and putting a soft warm hand on it.
mspaperplane
mspaperplane
This Steve Taylor guy is crazy man... but I think I like him. :)
alfonsecapone
alfonsecapone
Good to see the Cookie Crisp Wizard get work.
nerpsgloria
nerpsgloria
Started the breakdown/annotation over at the site formerly known as rapgenius. I'd be interested to hear further additions and speculations as to the song's meaning. (http://rock.genius.com/Steve-taylor-only-a-ride-lyrics) Love this song!
chriscockburn1993
chriscockburn1993
I like the guy getting a watermelon chopped on his head, the wizard blowing up the stage and all of the explosions. The skull with the eyes that light up at the end is a nice touch. How about a new video album? Just 1 video is not enough!
dedbeetz
dedbeetz
I didn't know anyone else in the world had ever watched Stunt Rock. Yet again, Steve Taylor defies my expectations.

Also, the song is amazing.
kheuto
kheuto
So glad you're back!
laymantojourneyman
laymantojourneyman
Rock on, gentlemen!
jhayocampo2123290
jhayocampo2123290
Yeahhh!
cornwells555
cornwells555
Awesome!!! Steve Taylor is back!!
klizcub
klizcub
It is such a thrill to hear a new Steve Taylor song after nearly 20 years.

Now I just have to figure out what it's about.
waterwaycottagefarm
waterwaycottagefarm
The classic Steve Taylor enigmatic style. This song sounds like it was written and performed simultaneously yesterday and 30 years ago.

Welcome back. Excellent work. And MORE PLEASE!