Destry is something different. Ever since leaving Straylight Run, Michelle DeRosa has established herself as a musician, leaving the big stage for a sound that fits her. With the help of Tyler Odom, who is one of the masterminds behind Cassino (Ex- Northstar) and Sam Means (Guitarist of The Format), Destry gives us their latest punch, Waiting On An Island.
In this compact disc, the listener immediately gets the southern California indie vibe. “This Island” is a soft ballad where DeRosa’s haunting voice lazily accompanies the electric and tambourine. The albums overall tone is very mellow, a sound that was not heard in Straylight Run. “Into The Rain” is a lullaby that you could see yourself humming to your children, as Odom’s and DeRosa’s vocals clash into each other, creating a soft and calm feeling of normalcy.
In “Smile”, the listener can feel the Cassino vibe that Tyler Odom contributes to the record. At times, DeRosa sounds like Zooey Deschanel of She & Him. But to her credit, DeRosa does it better. Her voice is not forced at all on Waiting On A Island. It’s natural and fits.
It is a shame that Destry has not blown up like it should have. Waiting On A Island is an excellent album, featuring that southern sound that reminds you: Summer is coming. The album art and music make the listener go into a different world, a world of simplicity. Waiting On A Island is a way to be heard.
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