It’s been a minute since we last talked about Spyderhuff, and oh, how I’ve missed their genre-bending, roots-deep storytelling. If you’ve been around, you already know this isn’t just any band—Spyderhuff has a knack for crafting music that feels lived in like an old leather jacket passed down through generations. They blend psychedelic swamp blues, rock, and country into something uniquely their own, a sound as rich as the soil beneath a deep southern bayou. Now, they return with “Time Is Turning Us Behind,” a track that bends time itself, drenched in a slow-burning haze of bluesy riffs, brooding reflections, and raw, soul-clutching emotion.
The song begins like a door creaking open to a dimly lit room—you don’t just hear it; you feel it. A slide guitar moans in the distance, curling like smoke over a smoldering fire, while a baritone guitar looms underneath, heavy with anticipation. The drums enter with a patient, deliberate pace, like footsteps echoing in an abandoned town, and the bass hums with the kind of weight that settles in your bones. This opening isn’t rushed—it unfolds, lets you breathe in the atmosphere, and pulls you deep into its world.
Then, Tom Kuhr’s vocals slide in, weary yet resolute, delivering the opening lines with an aching vulnerability: “Will you see me? Will you hear me? Will you hold me? All night long.” These words, simple yet profound, immediately set the song’s tone—a plea wrapped in loneliness, a quiet yearning for connection in a world slipping away. The way Kuhr delivers them, with subtle gravel in his voice and a touch of restrained desperation, makes you believe every syllable.
One of the most striking elements of “Time Is Turning Us Behind” is its ability to feel both intimate and immense. The band never rushes the moment, allowing each instrument to breathe and expand. Joey Gaydos Sr.’s lead guitar work is nothing short of mesmerizing, and his solo is a standout—an electrifying, winding passage that balances pure emotion with careful composition. It’s the kind of solo that doesn’t just impress technically; it speaks, adding another layer of storytelling to the song’s deep, contemplative nature.
Jim Pauli’s drumming is equally commendable, keeping things steady and unshakable, while Don Beyer’s bass and synth textures deepen the song’s hypnotic atmosphere. There’s a haunting beauty in the production—each note and nuance feels deliberate, enveloping you in a sonic landscape that you could walk around in for days.
Lyrically, “Time Is Turning Us Behind” is filled with lines that linger in the mind long after the last note fades. “There are no devils here, only angels, and I wish I believed that was true” is particularly poignant, encapsulating the inner conflict that ripples throughout the song. The imagery of darkness and searching for a light switch adds a dreamlike, almost surreal quality, reinforcing the sense of being lost in time.
Spyderhuff has delivered a track that doesn’t just sound incredible—it feels like something you’ve known all your life yet is only just discovering. There’s a weight to it, a richness that seeps in slowly and refuses to let go. This is exactly the kind of music that lingers, grows, and reveals more with every listen. “Time Is Turning Us Behind” is a testament to their evolution, yet it holds to what makes them so compelling—fearless storytelling, masterful musicianship, and a sound that refuses to be confined to any one genre. Time may be turning us behind, but Spyderhuff is always moving forward.
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