Highroad No. 28, the Australian band that had been out of the public eye for more than a decade, returns with “C.Esp,” a release about inner turmoil and the shaky quest for personal salvation. It’s an indication that the band has returned with intent, with a grown-up, emotionally complex alternative rock sound that feels both personal and huge.
“C.Esp” establishes a mood laden with tension and melody. It’s Andrew JC’s songwriting that makes this song work. It combines classic storytelling with state-of-the-art production that’s steeped in depth. striking guitars stir over deep bass lines, and the vocals range from openness to firm strength. The result is a soundscape that hijacks your attention and pulls you into a deep, thought-provoking world.
“C.Esp” isn’t that it’s not trend-borne and then on its way out. Highroad No. 28, in contrast, fully accepts lived experience and produces a sound that is out of time in its emotional honesty. The song has its dark side and a hopeful one, which is what makes the journey from trouble to resolution feel very human.
"C.Esp," the third single from their forthcoming record "The Will to Endure," not only reintroduces Highroad No. 28 to a new generation, but also makes the act part of the modern-day alternative rock landscape. It’s a defining return, at once assured and considered, current yet deeply rooted in the personal art that has always been central to the project.
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