I’ve experienced that some artists prefer not to be coined with the term ‘catchy,’ perhaps feeling it diminishes the depth a song or album may hold. But why can’t music be both? – catchy & profound. Dolly Parton did it, as does Emily Nenni. With eleven original tracks and a cover of Terry Allen’s classic ‘Amarillo Highway’ – Nenni hits the mark beautifully with her latest release, Drive & Cry. Set to drop this Friday, May 3rd.
Produced by John James Tourville, both he & Nenni handpicked players to come on board & they positively bring it. The album kicks off with a blue-collar honky-tonker celebrating a hard days work, with a cold beer – good times at your favorite smoky bar, maybe Nashville’s Santa’s Pub – which Nenni tips her hat to in ‘Greatest Hits.’
With a couple love songs in the mix – many tracks on Drive & Cry derive from heartbreak, though they’re delivered from a place of personal discovery & self-care.. there’s no looking back to be done here. Nenni confidently asserts her position, inviting listeners to join her journey. The album includes an absolute barn-burner, poised to become a summer anthem for cowgirls & beyond.. from the dance floor to convertibles around the globe, in ‘I Don’t Need You.’
As a music fan, we can only ever hope that our favorite artists always continue to grow, hone their craft, & produce music that continues to excite us. Emily Nenni has achieved this & is hitting full stride.
– @meanwhile_in_music
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