Bryan Kelley's fresh mix of folk and rock makes his debut album "Charming the Gods" a winner. He calls his style a mix of acoustic, alternative, and folk, and somehow it all meshes together in a flattering way. Using an eclectic mix of instruments, ranging from an acoustic guitar, a fiddlebox and even a mandolin, Kelly's album is unique and impressive.

Although the entire album is engaging, the best songs on the album are the first three and his title track, "Charming the Gods." The lyrics of the first track, "Fear," are filled with the nervous apprehension of an expectant father. The slow acoustic guitar follows Kelley's fears as he waits for his child to be born. It's an intimate, moving opening track.

The second song, "Angels," is more fast-paced. It's an optimistic song about how children often see things adults overlook. He croons lyrics like, "Don't tell me I don't believe...that I don't believe in angels," and you fall into the easygoing rhythm of the folksy part of the album.

"She Crawls" takes a turn from pure folk to alternative rock --- the first one that exposes Kelley's diverse sound --- but not the last. The rest of the album Kelley and his band continue to intertwine folk and rock, culminating in the title track, "Charming the Gods." It's a haunting song about addiction and Kelley's voice is filled with unmistakable raw emotion. "Charming the Gods" truly sums up what Kelley is all about --- passionate music and moving lyrics.