Drive & Cry
New West, 2024
9/10
The Nashville singer-songwriter Emily Nenni returns with a 3rd album, where she penned the entire listen on her own after reflecting on the last couple of years of her life.
“Get To Know Ya” starts the affair with plenty of rural energy, where swift keys and crisp drums suit Nenni’s flowing voice that draws us in immediately, and “Greatest Hits” follows with a calmer spirit, as the pretty twang tugs on the heartstrings.
Halfway through, the title track carries an infectious mood that’s dance floor ready and shuffles with timeless country nods, while “I Don’t Need You” is a scrappy bar rocker that could soundtrack a brawl.
Close to the end, the warm and pretty “We Sure Could Two Step” showcases Nenni’s impressive range amid much stirring fiddle, and “Amarillo Highway” exits with a dense and sing-along friendly anthem that’s got plenty of rootsy flavor.
Nenni knows her way around a guitar and a song you won’t soon forget, where honky tonk, classic country, ‘60s girl groups and even some funk make this an absolute must for fans of modern country.
Travels well with: Caroline Rose- The Art Of Forgetting; Lilly Hiatt- Walking Proof