Friday, September 25, 2026
**Highway Wolf's *Lone Never Alone* Delivers a Thrilling Spin on Rock Classics**
**Highway Wolf's *Lone Never Alone* Delivers a Thrilling Spin on Rock Classics**
by
Edward Wrobleski
(Host of Let The Good Times Roll, Sunday Morning Tea & Coffee With Ed Wrobleski, and Talking Hendrix on [www.bostonfreeradio.com]
I was already hooked when Highway Wolf released "Jet Airliner," but their full album, *Lone Never Alone*, proves the band excels at breathing fresh energy into classic rock staples while respecting the originals.
The band kicks things off with Ry Cooder's "The Tattler," delivering a distinct, reimagined spin that stands on its own. They also take on Steely Dan's "Reelin' In The Years"—a perennial radio staple—giving it enough new flavor to earn equal airplay while giving the original a brief rest. Cover songs like these serve a great purpose: when fans hear a band cover their influences, it sends them down a rabbit hole to discover older artists, keeping this iconic music alive for new generations.
Another standout is their rendition of Warren Zevon's "Werewolves Of London." It's a widely covered track—famously tackled by the Grateful Dead and Peter Tork, and sampled in Kid Rock's "All Summer Long"—but Highway Wolf does it complete justice. Zevon himself would surely be proud.
Beyond the covers, the band shines on their original track, "No Time For Time." Rich with classic rock influences, the song evokes the atmosphere of Pink Floyd's *The Dark Side of the Moon*, complete with David Gilmour-esque vocals.
*Lone Never Alone* is a fantastic listen from start to finish. Highway Wolf has paid fitting homage to the legends who came before them, and these reimagined classics belong on the road. Don't miss out on this release.
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