When this many names show up on one track, you expect overindulgence. Instead, Drive feels surprisingly cohesive. The musicianship is undeniable, but nobody is trying to outshine anyone else. It moves with purpose rather than flash.
There is craftsmanship in every corner of this song. Grohl’s punch, Mayer’s finesse, Sheeran’s melodic instinct. It works because it sounds like collaboration instead of competition. That is rarer than it should be.