REVIEW | ‘Candy’ by Candy

Crisp air, crunchy leaves and a savory fall breeze have invaded Rochester. The time for hayrides and barn dances is here, and the debut album from country band Candy arrives just in time. These 12 tracks are packed with autumn whimsy and good ol’ classic Americana, peppered with modernity for a new generation. Hannah Maier, who is the music director for WXXI’s The Route, takes the lead on this self-titled project, which was released on October 16. Her candid storytelling and compelling voice make this an unforgettable take on country music, humorous and feisty in all the right moments. Candy opens the record with a wish on a star, and “Pink Cadillac” has a finger-snapping beat and classic twang reminiscent of the late Dolly Parton (who is covered later on the charming “Dumb Blonde”). “Love Me Not,” meanwhile, has a groovy, late-night swing that’s quick, like the impatience of waiting for a lover to share what they feel.

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