Shine
Charlotte Avenue, 2023
8/10
This debut album from the North Carolina native Keturah Allgood brings her soulful version of Americana to 12 well thought out tracks.
“Radio” starts the listen with a soothing gospel spirit, where Allgood’s warm voice is complemented by cozy guitar and crisp drums, and “Down The Line” follows with stirring fiddle before the eloquent wordplay makes for a poetic climate.
Moving along, “Little Girl” is a powerful, acoustic guitar focused album highlight that allows Allgood’s absorbing pipes to shine, while the flowing piano and anthemic “Shine” emits much beauty in its empowering demeanor.
Close to the end, “Rosary Beads” finds a dreamy place to reside thanks to the gentle singing and reflective instrumentation, and “The Show” exits with a timeless folk quality that’s full of vivid storytelling and graceful musicianship.
A listen that’s focused on passionate and uplifting song craft from an artist whose vision is both tender and personal, this is a fantastic starting point for Allgood.
Travels well with: Wood Willow- Southern Intentions; Marina Rocks- Texcentric