Dreams & Second Chances
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Listen to Dreams And Second Chances
The Canadian folk rockers Skydiggers treat us to 14 brand-new songs captured live-off-the-floor at The Tragically Hip’s iconic Bathouse Studio, where themes of love, loss, memory, and hope surround the rootsy affair.
The title track leads with Noel Webb’s crisp drumming alongside Andy Maize’s gravelly vocals in the breezy climate, and “Start Again” follows with Aaron Comeau’s warm electric guitar licks alongside Michael Johnston’s cozy keys.
Closer to the middle, “I Love You, Too, Maybe” makes great use of expressive singing amid a soulful backdrop that’s a bit darker in spirit, while “We Just Carry On” benefits much from Derrick Brady’s bouncy bass lines and no lack of melody.
Landing closer to the end, the intimate and dreamy “Quiet Mind” enlists Josh Finlayson’s acoustic guitar in a rich landscape, and “All Good All The Time” exits with a jangly and upbeat folk-rocker that’s got plenty of universal appeal.
A harmonic and diverse effort that touches on folk, rock, R&B, and country, Skydiggers play music with plenty of heart that you’ll want to hear again and again.
Travels well with: Barney Bentall- Cosmic Dreamer; Don Amero- Broken Record