Oakley Hall's first album for indie powerhouse Merge is one that fully warrants their signing. Long a good group full of great potential, I'll Follow You fulfills the promise by displaying confidence in the basic tools of rock n' roll--strong singing, solid writing, and relaxed band communication. What once felt like an adopted country-rock pose has grown into the kind of quiet assuredness for which many bands would kill. Given the chance, this album could secretly become one of your faves of the year.