Good Life
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
The country singer-songwriter Timmy Brown is making fans pretty quick with his heartfelt and easily relatable songs that explore friendships, relationships and other life adventurous on this debut album. Although he has his roots in New England, his song craft sounds right at home in Nashville as Brown touches on all the hallmarks of Music City that we could never tire of.
“That’s Where You Come In” starts the listen with a pop friendly approach to country as Brown’s flowing vocals guide the breezy melodies, and “Summer Of Us” follows with a warm setting of power and tunefulness as he displays his strong singing prowess.
In the middle, “Nothing To See Here” puts focus on intricate electric guitar as a more rugged direction enters the textured landscape, while “You Do” trims the pace and volume back with much beauty entering the ballad like territory. “That’s How We Drink Here”, one of the album’s best, is then a playful and dance spirited moment of crisp drumming, finger snapping fun and well timed backing vocals.
At the end, the restrained, emotive quality of “Wish You Knew Me Better” showcases a firm, timeless country appeal, and the title track finishes the listen with an anthemic, feel good tune that’s tailor made for playing loud while driving to the beach.
Armed with a set of soaring pipes and a strong sense of songwriting dynamics, Brown is certainly on his way to an exceptional career in the area of pop influenced country rock, as you’ll find plenty of reasons to revisit Good Life.
Travels well with: Alyssa Trahan- Baby Blues & Stilettos; Lilly Winwood- Time Well Spent