Good As Gone
VizzTone, 2020
9/10
Casey Hensley has already made quite an impression with her 2017 live album, and here we’re treated to her first album of all original material, the extremely heartfelt and passionate Good As Gone.
“Good As Gone” starts the album with Hensley’s incredible pipes before blues guitars enter the soulful atmosphere, as does incendiary drumming, and “You Should Be So Lucky” follows with a calmer delivery that’s no less powerful in its spirited execution.
Elsewhere, “Be My Baby (What Do You Say?)”, brings a healthy amount of melody to the rock’n’roll fun, while “Love Will Break Your Heart” enters softer territory with its playful yet intimate appeal. “Searching For A Man” then soars high with incredible range from Hensley as the music stays agile and smooth.
Near the end, “Don’t Want It To Stop” offers yet another unparalleled vocal performance from Hensley in the gentle atmosphere, and “All In” ends the listen upbeat, dance friendly and full of swing fun that’s as infectious as it is glorious.
Hensley is only in her mid 20’s, and has already won awards as the Best Blues Act (2019 San Diego Music Awards), and here she proves she’s also well versed in rock’n’roll, soul and swing on this stunning album.
Travels well with: Annika Chambers- Kiss My Sass; Gracie Curran & Friends- Come Undone