Gotta Go Green
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
An active Hollywood voiceover artist, Debi Derryberry pens songs about, you guessed it, going green, where she brings a lot of fun to being aware and eco-conscious.
The playful and charming “Gotta Go Green” starts the listen with plenty of bright pop flavor, and “My Electric Car” follows with dreamy, electro-pop nods that uses processed vocals and a fluid beat.
In the middle, the dance floor ready “Recycle!” makes for an infectious sing-along, while “I”m A Great Recycler” showcases Derryberry’s skilled acoustic guitar and backing vocals from the young voices.
Closer to the end, “Carbon Footprint” carries a bit of a jangle amid the harmonic singing of the sunny album highlight, and “Earth Day’s My Birthday” exits with a lively, folk influenced demeanor that’s a lot of fun, too.
A diverse listen musically but that lyrically only surrounds how to help the environment, Derryberry has 400+ IMDB credits to her name, but her first love is music and that is exemplified well across these relevant and timeless tracks.
Travels well with: Rolie Polie Guacamole- Diggin’ In The Dirt; Laurie Berkner- Buzz Buzz