Dreams Of Green
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The Nashville residents Certainly So return with a sophomore album, and the founding members Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson bring their Alabama roots to these summery and twang friendly 9 tracks.
“Jackie And Andy” opens the listen with warm singing and cozy guitar as very breezy textures enter the soulful setting, and it isn’t long until “Daydreams”, a glorious love song, enters with its crisp drums and sing-along quality.
In the middle, the timeless folk appeal of “Fool’s Gold” sounds like it should unfold alongside a campfire, while “Holy Roller” enters gospel territory with its nods to Marty Robbins and charming grit.
Near to the end, the Mariachi friendly horns and well timed pedal steel of “Song And Dance” makes this one of the album’s best, and their version of “I Still Miss Someone” exits the listen with a rich and emotive tone that does justice to the classic country tune.
The percussive contributions from Chase Porter and Zach Corder won’t go unnoticed here, as Certainly So continue to carve out a comfortable spot in today’s indie-folk scene, where classic country moments and the addition of horns only enhances the listening experience.
Travels well with: Teddy Grossman- Soon Come; Adrian + Meredith- Bad For Business