More than anything, the album feels like a gathering. There is a relaxed, welcoming spirit running through it, like musicians on a porch passing songs back and forth, each one bringing something honest to the circle.”

“Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright is a solid genre-hopping tribute whose relaxed and easy sound evokes times past. Many genres are touched upon, including Why Don’t You Do Right?, an unexpected gypsy jazz gem with smooth vocals and slow shuffling instrumental sections. And as you near the end, you reach the only original composition included, titled $2.83. Written by Melissen, it’s a comical nod to her days working in restaurants, and a worthy addition to the tracklist. The album rounds off with another a capella rendition, a cover of Gillian Welch that brings the album’s circular structure to a close, as a reminder that this was always about Melissen and Stivers’ love for the greats, whether modern or classic.” Sebastian Reyes Turner, Americana UK, 5/5/26

What makes the album especially compelling is how naturally it moves across genres while still feeling cohesive. There is bluegrass here, certainly, but also acoustic blues, folk, old-time influences, and a strong thread of traditional American music rooted in African American music… More than anything, the album feels like a gathering. There is a relaxed, welcoming spirit running through it, like musicians on a porch passing songs back and forth, each one bringing something honest to the circle.” Mory Thomas, PV Everything, 4/12/26