Eileen Carey – Carry Me Away (2025)
‘Carry Me Away’ is a compelling release from Altadena-based country-pop luminary Eileen Carey. She shines on this offering, proving why she remains one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana. With an effervescent blend of heartfelt lyricism, glossy production, and radio-ready hooks, Carey delivers a track that feels simultaneously escapist and deeply grounded, a celebration of seizing the present while embracing the transformative potential of change.
From the opening bars, ‘Carry Me Away’ radiates a breezy confidence that captures the spirit of renewal. Layered guitars shimmer against a buoyant rhythmic backdrop, giving the song a sunlit pulse reminiscent of California’s coastal highways. Yet beneath its melodic sheen lies a subtle emotional core: Carey’s vocals, warm and honeyed, carry the kind of sincerity that elevates even the most polished pop-country arrangements. When she sings, “I feel like taking chances / I feel brand new / Can’t lose”, it doesn’t sound like mere optimism; it feels like conviction born of lived experience.
Carey’s artistry lies in her ability to merge mainstream accessibility with mature introspection. The song’s pop-country sensibility recalls the radio sheen of Shania Twain or Kelsea Ballerini, yet Carey’s delivery is seasoned, her phrasing imbued with the intimacy of a storyteller. There’s a light touch of West Coast soul here, what she herself calls “West Coast Pop-Country”, that sets her apart from Nashville’s more formulaic offerings.
The song’s texture is rich but never overwrought in production in a captivating way. The guitars intertwine like sunbeams through open blinds, while the rhythm section propels the track forward with understated assurance. Carey provides refreshment via movement rather than escape per se, serving as a reminder that happiness and self-improvement are compatible. It’s music with a purpose, performed by a performer who has obviously perfected the skill of striking a balance between grace and empowerment.
‘Carry Me Away’ is another jewel among her ever-growing repertoire of memorable music, reaffirming her place as one of independent music’s most reliable purveyors of optimism and authenticity place as one of independent music’s most reliable purveyors of optimism and authenticity.
Find out more about Eileen Carey on her official website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify.
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