Taylor Bickett : "Nothing I Can't Undo"

 

This Nashville-based singer-songwriter plays a style of pop-tinged folk that is not far from what Boygenius does, though less based in rock music. Holding the most similarity to the Phoebe Bridgers side of that equation. The lead single "If Only' is what made me give this album a shot. It is highly hooky, effective songwriting. There is more of a pop feel to the strum of "Politician." Lyrically, she takes a cue from Taylor Swift cleverly, she paints a picture with her words./

I can also hear some HAIM in how she uses melodies on "Firefly Collector". She has a more subtle atmosphere to her work than most of today's pop icons, whom I am drawing comparisons to. "Goldstar" is more introspective lyrically as she looks back on her childhood. "Nothing I Can't Undo" finds her proclaiming she does not want sex, she just wants them to want to, which is an interesting perspective that shows some of her insecurity being bared. 

"Driving in the Dark" is more straightforward folk. Her vocal melodies are strong enough to carry whatever direction she decides to take these songs.. There is a less sonically dynamic take on this formula and a more reflective tone to " Wild Dogs". "Genesis" is the first song that feels like filler to me; it's not bad, just does not feel as inspired as the previous songs, which is still impressive considering that at this point we are nine songs deep into the album. She goes back into reflection on "Good Thing Short," which shows more country roots. There is a similar vibe to the last song 'Venice," though it carries a more atmospheric feel. I will give this album a 9.5, it's one of the strongest indie folk albums I've heard this year. 

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