Every New Beginning
Yep Roc, 2024
9/10
The veteran artist Kim Richey has enjoyed a lengthy and esteemed career that includes a Grammy nomination, and here we’re treated to 10 new songs that were written or co-written by the Nashville resident.
The warm spirit of “Chapel Avenue” starts the listen with Richey’s soft voice alongside a dreamy mood of beauty, and “Goodbye Ohio” follows with a poetic presence, where intimate guitars and well timed drums add much elegance.
Halfway through, “Floating On The Surface” indeed floats amid the agile melodies and soulful, wordless, backing vocals, while “The World Is Flat” uses meticulous keys and expressive singing that’s cautious yet meticulous.
Close to the end, “Come Back To Me” comes with a more bluegrass influenced personality, as Richey’s vocals soar amid the heartfelt delivery, and “Moment In The Sun” exits with cozy winds and a breeziness that emits a timeless nature of sophistication.
Richey is joined by an excellent cast, including Aaron Lee Tasjan, Doug Lancio, Dan Mitchell, Neilson Hubbard, Lex Price, Sav Buist, Katie Larson and Roger Nichols, where these first new songs in 6 years showcase a precise and gripping meshing of country, folk, Americana that will always be relevant.
Travels well with: Adeem The Artist- Anniversary; Peter Mulvey- Love Is The Only Thing