Luck And Gravity
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The husband-and-wife duo of Danny and Julia St. Pierre pen their first album of original music together, where rock and Americana unfold via songs about second chances.
The driving pace and retro flavor of “What You’d Said” starts with Julia’s flowing vocals alongside Scott Babcock’s thumping drums and Danny’s melodic guitar, and “Fine Ride West” follows with Julia’s well timed keys and Ed Tree’s playful bass that suits the rootsy, harmonic delivery.
Moving into the middle, the warm acoustic guitar of “Love Who You Love” offers an intimate and cozy moment, while “All I Ever Wanted” makes great use of the breezy rhythm section and radiant guitar amid the romantic wordplay.
Making our way towards the ends, the gritty and energetic rock of “Coming Around” allows for Danny’s pipe to shine, and “Keeping Me Alive” exits with a fluid duet that spotlights all 4 player’s talents across the timeless and textured Americana.
The pair, who were married in 1990, divorced, and then got remarried in 2017, take inspiration from their Texas roots and embrace country and classic rock ideas with no lack of hooks or relatable song craft.
Travels well with: Laura Benitez And The Heartache- California Centuries; Susan Anders- Now I’m A Kite