You Got This
Sparkle Plenty, 2025
9/10
A youngster with a cosmic version of Americana, the Austin resident Yahtzee Brown (real name Noah Siegel) bring classic country ideas and Brit-pop into these 9 thoughtful songs.
The warm and crisp “Take It Back” starts the listen with Michael Lockwood’s playful bass complementing Brown’s smooth voice across the indie-rock climate, and “Big Friday” follows with swirling guitar and Dancing Eagle’s fluid drumming that comes with a breezy demeanor.
Landing in the middle, the firm keys from Lockwood surround the busy yet meticulous “I Am Waiting”, while “I Guess I’m Sorry” is a heartfelt moment of rootsy flavor that invites singing along immediately.
“Halloween” and “8 Weeks” exit the listen. The former is a hazy and rich moment that’s elegant and even soulful, and the latter lands closer to folk-rock and seems suited for a campfire thanks to the cozy acoustic guitar and retro ideas.
An excellent starting point for Brown and company, the psychedelic Americana and country-psych mashing is really quite original, as they flirt with indie and alt-rock, too, via plenty of memorable songs.
Travels well with: Brian Mackey- Good Morning, Ireland; Molly Miller Trio- The Ballad Of Hotspur