Raise a Glass to “Beer Needs Drinkin'” The New Single from Reed Foley

Are you old enough to remember 90s country? I can’t tell you how many times I have asked this question when I see someone sporting a big black x on their hand at the local country music joint. So many people look back on that decade with extreme fondness, and others who were never there try to recreate it with their own interpretation. Why? Because the music was simple, You didn’t have to wait for a review like this to understand obscure metaphors from a clever songwriter. With 90s music, you knew when to party, fall in love, and take the time needed to heal a broken heart. Many artists claim to have captured those short ten years, but I think country music artist Reed Foley has done the best job so far with his latest single, “Beer Needs Drinkin’”.

Reed Foley’s latest single gets a lot of check marks for a good 90s song, but it also still feels fresh. I don’t feel like I’m stepping back in time. I simply want to have fun in the present. In even better news, you don’t have to guess that’s the direction Reed wished to take with his new single. It’s a fist-pumping party song that is fun to sing and pairs well with a few beers.

The 90s are long gone, but in today’s world, we need more light-hearted, fun songs. Why? Because we spent the last decade at each other’s throats. I think it’s time to open our firm fists and put a cold beer in them. Then after we losen up, celebrate our fellow man. We have more in common than what separates us. Regardless if you lean blue or red, there is a beer that needs drinkin’ and a good time to be had.

Reed Foley has had plenty of successful runs, and I do not doubt his latest single, “Beer Needs Drinkin’,” will be another. That said, glass ceilings can hurt just as much as the ones you can see. They usually are used to describe barriers when it comes to discrimination. In Reed’s case, however, I think it has to do with comfort. I personally would like to see Reed take more risks with his music. I am by no means saying it’s bad, and I know at his level that shaking the boat gets pretty damn scary. However, I feel that there is more juice to be squeezed. There is a chance he could fall flat on his ass, but I think it will raise Reed to new heights. When that day comes, I’ll be waiting backstage with a cooler of beer to celebrate.