Joe Caruso kicks off his debut album Tales from Two Cities with “7 Hours A Day,” a rock ‘n’ roll wake-up call for anyone who’s ever questioned the grind. It’s a song that feels like shaking off a corporate hangover, the moment when you realize life’s too short to keep helping others chase their dreams while yours gather dust.
From the first riff, Caruso channels that unmistakable Classic Rock DNA, the swagger of The Rolling Stones, the soul of The Black Crowes, and a touch of Beatles-style storytelling. It’s got grit, groove, and a punchy kind of optimism. His vocals carry that lived-in tone of someone who’s seen both sides, the office life and the stage lights, and decided the latter is where he belongs.
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The lyric that hits hardest “Overeducated and I got too much to say / Try to chase my passion but I got in the way” perfectly sums up that internal tug-of-war between security and freedom. By the time he belts, “So I can play my guitar seven hours a day,” you can almost feel him breaking free, both musically and mentally.
Recorded as the first of 11 tracks from his debut album, Tales from Two Cities, this single sets the tone for what’s to come: stories written over decades between Manhattan and D.C., shaped by years of observation, ambition, and rediscovery. The project promises everything from Stones-like rockers to Latin and jazz-infused twists, a nod to Caruso’s lifelong love affair with music that refuses to stay boxed in.
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What makes “7 Hours A Day” special isn’t just the nostalgia, it’s the conviction. It’s the sound of a man reclaiming his rhythm after the chaos of COVID and corporate burnout. It’s proof that starting over can still sound loud, alive, and full of purpose.
If you’re into classic rock energy with modern heart, this track deserves a spot on your playlists like New Rock Revival, Guitar Heroes Reborn, or Classic Rock Today. And if you’re anywhere near the Northeast, catch Joe Caruso live with High Gear, where he’s blending his originals into the mix as he builds toward an all-original touring set.
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