Hailey Whitters – Raised

Album Info

Artist: Hailey Whitters

Title: Raised

Year: 2022

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Tracklist

  • 1. Ad Astra Per Alas Porci (1:20)
  • 2. Raised (3:19)
  • 3. Everything She Ain’t (2:31)
  • 4. Big Family (3:29)
  • 5. Middle Of America (feat. American Aquarium) (3:11)
  • 6. Plain Jane (3:28)
  • 7. College Town (3:08)
  • 8. Interlude (0:51)
  • 9. Boys Back Home (3:16)
  • 10. Everybody Oughta (3:42)
  • 11. Pretty Boy (2:51)
  • 12. The Neon (3:34)
  • 13. The Grassman (0:20)
  • 14. Our Grass Is Legal (4:12)
  • 15. Beer Tastes Better (3:20)
  • 16. In A Field Somewhere (3:31)
  • 17. Ad Astra Per Alas Porci (Reprise) (0:20)

Review

"Raised" by Hailey Whitters is a delightful journey through the heartland of America, and I couldn't help but be swept up in its charm. This album is like a warm hug from your hometown, filled with memories of simpler times and the people who shaped us. Whitters' songwriting shines as she paints vivid pictures of Midwestern life, from the cornfields to the Friday night lights. The mix of upbeat tunes and reflective ballads had me tapping my toes one minute and wiping away a nostalgic tear the next.

I was particularly impressed by how Whitters managed to capture the essence of small-town living without falling into clichés. Songs like "Everything She Ain't" and "Big Family" are catchy as heck, while "Plain Jane" and "College Town" dig deeper into the complexities of growing up in a tight-knit community. The collaboration with American Aquarium on "Middle of America" is a standout track that transported me straight back to the 90s country radio days. While some might say the album plays it safe, I found its sincerity and warmth to be refreshing in today's music landscape. "Raised" is a testament to Whitters' talent and her love for her roots, and it's an album that'll have you reminiscing about your own coming-of-age stories. - Ava