Josh Mitcham has never been one to stay confined to a single sound, and his new album Gonna Be Alright is no different. Throughout his catalog, Mitcham has shown an ability to stretch across a variety of styles while still maintaining an identity that feels distinctly his own. This record continues that trend, bringing together a vintage-inspired sound with an effortlessly cool, “cool as a cucumber” kind of energy.
There’s a strong atmospheric quality woven throughout Gonna Be Alright that gives the album a unique sense of character. It feels warm, lived-in, and almost timeless, with a vintage tone that makes the whole thing easy to settle into. Mitcham manages to create an environment around these songs rather than simply stringing them together, making the album feel cohesive from beginning to end.
And, as always, the songwriting is a major highlight. Mitcham has a knack for telling stories and capturing a feeling without overcomplicating things, and that ability is on full display here. Songs like “Small Town Living” and “Between Kentucky and Here” immediately come to mind as standouts that showcase just how versatile Mitcham can be as a writer and how well he represents the character and spirit of Kentucky music as a whole.
It’s always a great day when we get some new music from Josh Mitcham, and Gonna Be Alright is another excellent addition to his catalog. It’s a record that feels authentic to where he comes from while still showing his willingness to explore different sounds and textures. If you haven’t given it a listen yet, be sure to check it out.