Album Review: Destry - It Goes On

Last year Michelle DeRosa left Straylight Run to concentrate on a solo career. However that plan changed when DeRosa formed Destry, an indie folk group consisted of fellow Straylight Run member Shaun Cooper, Tyler Odesn of Northstar, Nicole Childrey and Sam Means from The Format.

'It Goes On' is a sweet, breezy collection of soft, gentle songs from start to finish. Tracks like 'Don't Forget Me' and 'So Far Away' and easy-going and lack depth but they are still enjoyable. Throughout DeRosa's soft voice manages to grab the listener's attention and pull in closely (see 'Leave the Light On' and 'Home Isn't Home'). Add to this the ability to blend in vocal harmonies well ('Big Mouths') and you're left with a nice, relaxing record.

Nonetheless it is a record that dosn't stretch itself musically, as for the most part the band keep themselves on the indie-folk road, which is heavily acoustic-based. It must be noticed at this point that this album came together by DeRosa sending acoustic demos digitally to other members in various locations. I think this could be the reason some tracks don't seem to leave an impression and come and go effortlessly. Perhaps if the band were able to work together in a studio properly, they could fulfill the hint of potential this record has.

However 'It Goes On' is worth listening to briefy, as Destry are capable of writing smooth, soft songs that are easy to listen to.

3/5

'It Goes On' by Destry is available now on Paper + Plastick Records.

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Sean Reid