Waiting

Alright, Zoo Freaks, the Zoo Crew’s got the needle on Waiting by Electric Mary, a soulful, gritty cut from their 2006 EP The Definition of Insanity that’s like a cold beer after a long day, all heart and raw rock ‘n’ roll. This track’s a slow-burner, with Rusty Brown’s smoky vocals pleading over Pete Robinson’s searing guitar, capturing that ache of longing like you’re staring at an empty highway at dusk. In a Metal Express Radio review, they called the EP a “gem,” with Waiting standing out for its emotional heft, a nod to the band’s knack for blending classic rock soul with modern punch. A fan on Facebook posted about catching the band live in Melbourne, saying Waiting hit so hard it felt like “the room was holding its breath,” while an X user shared a story of spinning the EP on a road trip, claiming the song’s chorus got them through a rough breakup. Rusty’s hinted in interviews that it’s about the grind of chasing dreams, written during a late-night jam when the band was still hustling for gigs.

Dig this vibe: Waiting was part of the five-track EP that put Electric Mary on the map, recorded when they were still a hungry young band, as noted on Discogs. The song’s got that ‘70s rock DNA—think Bad Company with an Aussie edge—and a Rate Your Music fan praised its “bluesy groove” that makes you wanna sway with a whiskey in hand. On Instagram, the band shared a throwback pic from the EP’s recording at Sing Sing Studios, with Rusty joking in the comments about “pouring too much heart into the mic” for Waiting. A Reddit thread on r/hardrock had a Freak recalling a 2007 gig where the band stretched the song’s outro into a ten-minute jam, with the crowd singing along like it was a revival. It’s the kind of track that feels personal, like Electric Mary’s inviting you into their road-worn world, and it’s no wonder it’s a fan favorite for those late-night, soul-searching moments.

Now, let’s cruise back to how Electric Mary got their spark, ‘cause their story’s pure rock ‘n’ roll hustle. Formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003, the band came together when singer Rusty Brown, inspired by a meeting with Mary Campbell, manager of Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios, teamed up with guitarist Pete Robinson and drummer Dave Anderson. According to Last.fm, their name’s a nod to that fateful encounter, and they hit the ground running with a sound steeped in Deep Purple and AC/DC grit. Early gigs in Melbourne’s dive bars built their rep, and by 2004, their debut CD Four Hands dropped tracks like Busted that won over local fans. Supporting legends like Whitesnake, Judas Priest, and Deep Purple in ‘08-’10 gave them global cred, and despite lineup shifts—like drummer Spyda joining in ‘16—they’ve kept the fire burning, with Rusty’s raw charisma and the band’s tight grooves leading the charge.

Zoo Freaks, if you’re vibing with Electric Mary’s sound, plug into their world: hit up their official website for tour dates and merch that’s all about that rock life, connect on Facebook, scope out tour snaps on Instagram, and join the banter on X. For you diehards, the Electric Mary Fans Facebook group is where it’s at, with folks swapping live vids and stories—like that epic 2016 Hell Dorado tour set. No big fan sites yet, but the love’s strong in the community, keeping the spirit of albums like The Definition of Insanity alive. Keep spinning those records, and let Waiting carry you through the night!