TORRENTIAL THRILL
HUSH SINGLE REVIEW
You May Be Right
Torrential Thrill’s You May Be Right is the kind of cover that doesn’t just reinterpret the
original—it eviscerates it. The Melbourne hard rockers have taken Billy Joel’s 1980 mega-
hit, a song that has always felt a little too polished, a little too safe, and turned it into a full-
throttle, high-octane rock anthem. It’s a bold move, but one that pays off in spades,
proving that even the most familiar tunes can be reborn with enough grit, gusto, and a
healthy dose of irreverence. And let’s be clear: Torrential Thrill’s decision to tackle this
AOR classic isn’t just an act of musical ambition—it’s a wink, a nod, and a middle finger
to anyone who takes rock and roll too seriously. This is a band that knows how to have
fun, and their sense of humour is as much a part of their identity as their blistering riffs and
thunderous rhythms. As they once quipped, “The fact that people come to see whether the
two brothers (drums and guitar) will make it through the show without killing each other.
Value for money any way you look at it.” That self-awareness, that willingness to laugh at
themselves, is what makes Torrential Thrill so compelling. From the moment the drums
kick in, it’s clear that this is not your father’s You May Be Right. The guitars are loud and
abrasive, the vocals are raw and unrelenting, and the energy is absolutely relentless.
What’s most impressive about You May Be Right is how Torrential Thrill manage to make
the song feel entirely their own. They’ve taken a track that’s deeply embedded in the
cultural consciousness and made it feel fresh, urgent, and vital. It’s a testament to their
skill as musicians and their ability to inject even the most familiar songs with a sense of
danger and unpredictability. They don’t just play the song; they attack it, tearing it apart
and rebuilding it in their own image. The result is something that feels both nostalgic and
entirely new, a rare feat in the world of covers. Since their formation in 2014, Torrential
Thrill have been one of Australia’s most exciting hard rock bands, and You May Be Right is
a continuation of that legacy. Torrential Thrill aren’t just keeping the spirit of rock alive—
they’re reigniting it, one electrifying riff at a time. And they’re doing it with a smirk, a
laugh, and the kind of brotherly tension that could erupt into a full-blown brawl at any
moment. Value for money, indeed.
