Tom Petty Entertainment Art "Highway Companion" (American Recordings) Released July 25, 2006

The title of the album seems to be exactly like the perfect use for it: a companion CD on a long road trip somewhere through the desert, the forest, and all things in between. Tracks like “Down South,” “Turn This Car Around,” and “Big Weekend” all tend to imply that Petty was on a road trip of his own somewhere in his mind.

The opening track, “Saving Grace,” has a slight George Thorogood inflection to it, while still being entirely original to Petty’s style. One can also hearing influences of Johnny Cash and of Petty’s older songs like “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” You may also notice some 60’s and 70’s rock influences, and a little bit of folk and country. Some of the highlights of this album are “Saving Grace,” “Square One,” “Down South,” “Damaged by Love,” and frankly, every other song on the album.

Highway Companion is completely worth the purchase. It has a timeless feel to it, and enough variety to listen to in one sitting. It is doubtful this album will ever tire the ear.

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