Christina Gomez is an old soul with fresh ideas in the world of Country Americana. Her new album The Way It Is embraces an influence of traditional Mexicali and Country in the same way Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles did in the early Seventies. Stand outs like the The Way It Goes and Gamble ring like lost treasures.
The Way It Goes evolves like a heartfelt country ballad on the cusp of an 80s rock breakout, while the upbeat Gamble has country blues swagger.
Altogether a strong album, and its her single Gone that really took us from intrigue to infatuation. Her vocal on this track is perfect. It’s the kind of legendary delivery known to Country Icons. Linda Dolly, and Tammy would be proud. Not just in her truth, but in her ability to make this Heartland sound her own.
Christina Gomez is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
The Wild Is Calling~Emerging Folk
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