Dandelion by Justine Sletten: Review
To hear Justine Sletten sing ‘Dandelion’ is to be reminded again of the importance of simple pleasures. Working closely with the award-winning producer Bart McKay, the song, written by highly acclaimed songwriters Luke Laird, Ashley Gorley, and Hillary Lindsey, vividly depicts the wonder of discovering love and learning to appreciate someone special throughout the wildest phase of our lives.
The song is fundamentally country, with pleasant acoustics and identifiable rhythms that get your hips moving. The song’s words are universally relatable, evoking memories of carefree times spent with that one particular someone. The tune is catchy, especially in the chorus. This song will play endlessly in your brain. There is no mistaking that the chorus of the song was written with the express purpose of showcasing a singer’s talents. Even though she allows the background melody to fill in the gaps with a multicolored, textural expression that is all too uncommon among modern country output, there are never any doubts as to what the true driving force behind all of this power is, as everything is structured around the cadence of this incredibly talented woman’s verse. In this fantastic crossover single, Justine proves that she is a dominating artist in her own right and shows no need for outside influence in the direction her music takes.
The song’s unique quality is in Justine’s vocals. It is sung in a modern-day country rhythm, yet the delivery is soft and understated, complementing the raw sincerity of the lyrics and culminating in an excellent soundtrack.
KEEP IN TOUCH:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SPOTIFY | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE
Review by: Paul Woodman