Review: "lucky charms" - Callie Young
- Hanna Kowal
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Drawing on the whimsy of a favorite breakfast cereal, Callie Young's charming love song, "lucky charms" captures the desire to be close to someone. The speaker of this song follows an unassumingly deep train of thought, connecting the dots to all the possible romantic connotations of the song's namesake cereal. Luck and clovers, and alluring lyrics like "magically delicious, just a couple kisses" take listeners into a colorful portrayal of romance. Unapologetically bold, the chorus insists "I can be your lucky charm." A beacon of positivity and longing, this immersive track is perfect for listeners who like to get lost in the light-hearted sweetness of love.
Bright and whimsical, this track blends folk and pop styles into a playful expression of romance. Opening the track, acoustic and electric guitars accompany soft percussion in a way that leans into the signature feeling of indie warmth, continuing through the verse. Through the verse, there is storytelling sound to the singing that offers a rounded, comforting feeling, further embraced by the acoustic guitar. The chorus breaks into the realm of dreamy pop with Callie's melodic, breathy vocals escalating and joining electronic instrumentals. A testament to the love-struck fun expression of the song, speak-singing layers emphatically project throughout. Repetition into the end of the track is both bright and resonant at the same time, keeping the sweet, sweet emotions fresh in listeners' minds.
Callie Young is a Nashville-based, Colorado-born-and-raised country/folk/pop musician whose musical career emerged from collaborating with her elder brother and fellow musician Garrett Young. Together, they formed a band and joined Chevel Shepherd on stage, touring as an opener for names like Little Big Town and Lee Brice. With 155 000 annual listeners on Spotify, collaborations with artists like Nate Fragassi, and a discography of emotion-driven, storytelling songs. Callie's powerful music continues to grow. Follow her music with the links below.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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