It’s been just a few months since Peningo Riders’ debut effort, ‘Duck That Jeep’, a playful, tongue-in-cheek single that reached the hearts of many listeners around the world. Packed with funky energy and pop charisma, the piece gave us a striking display of the sort of aural eclecticism enjoyed by the Marianne, Florida-based group. Recently, Peningo Riders have returned with another slice of genius lyricism, ‘Love Ain’t Everything’, this time oriented towards Southern Rock and Americana influences.
Propped up by gritty guitars and collective vocals, ‘Love Ain’t Everything’ takes a different approach than its predecessor, swapping funk-pop flair for rock-leaning punch. It’s a heavier cut, yet one that still maintains a great deal of relatability and a friendly character. Written by Peningo Riders’ frontman Eddie Pellon and guitarist Russ Davis, the song found its origins during a guitar lesson, and it can be considered the starting point of the whole project.
From a lyrical standpoint, Love Ain’t Everything’ takes a critical look at how misleading infatuation can be. That’s also why it was released on Friday the 13th, just before Valentine’s Day. Delving deeper into the track, Pellon explains: “This track is the spark that actually started the band. It delivers the hard truth that love is an enticing starting line, but it’s not the finish line. It’s a classic rock vehicle for a modern story, reminding us that the real work happens after the honeymoon phase fades.”
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