DORI FREEMAN, LETTERS NEVER READ

Dori Freeman’s Letters Never Read is an album full of understated charm and clarity. She leans into classic Appalachian roots without sounding like a revivalist, blending country, folk, and pop with a voice that’s as steady as it is arresting. Produced by Teddy Thompson, the album keeps things spare but intentional, letting songs like “If I Could Make You My Own” and “Cold Waves” unfold with unforced grace. Freeman writes with plainspoken precision, never overselling the sentiment, just letting her words and the warmth of her delivery do the heavy lifting. Freeman is a family favorite and Letters Never Read is another wonderful album.