My Own Company
Thirty Tigers, 2024
8/10
The singer-songwriter Kiely Connell made quite an impression with her 2021 debut, and this sophomore effort will likely turn many more ears her way, where much personal strife is parlayed into top notch songwriting.
“Through To You” opens with warm guitar and Connell’s instantly mesmerizing voice that flows with plenty of beauty and classic country ideas, and “Restless Bones” follows with a calm approach of poeticism and introspection that’s sublimely intimate.
Halfway through, “Beautiful” certainly is, as Connell draws us in with her heartfelt delivery and strong attention to mood, while “Damn Hands” is a thick and melodic display of soaring and crisp songwriting.
The last 2 tracks, “On The Mend” and the title track, don’t disappoint either. The former is a bit more rugged and thumps with energy, and the latter is a powerful and textured finish of timelessness.
An artist with a wealth of talent, Connell is quickly making a name for herself in the area of modern Americana, where she excels in both gentle and intense moments, as evidenced by this striking listen.
Travels well with: Jess Jocoy- Such A Long Way; Grace Pettis- Down To The Letter