Go To Sleep
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The long running singer-songwriter, Debi Derryberry, fleshes out her first lullaby album and 5th record overall, and it consists of 8 originals and 1 traditional performed with much serenity.
The title track opens with cozy acoustic guitar and soft singing that’s pretty and comforting, and “Slumberland” follows with a similar approach, where Derryberry’s soothing voice is met with gentle guitar.
Later on, “What Does A Good Night Feel Like” welcomes melodic keys and well timed backing vocals, while “Sail Away” brings aquatic themes to the charming and upbeat album highlight.
“In The Arms Of My Rocking Chair” and “Hush Little Baby” exit the record. The former is a fuller moment that invites singing-along to the folk-pop fun, and the latter is Derryberry’s interpretation of the classic that’s heartfelt and emotive.
In most situations, calling an album a sleeper isn’t high praise, but here Derryberry gives parents another tool for getting a child to bed via this sweet pop, jazz and folk soundtrack to slumber.
Travels well with: Debi Derryberry- Gotta Go Green; Little Coyotes- Songs To Howl & Sing