Tomo Nakayama

Fog on the Lens

2015-05-15

Tomo Nakayama’s first solo release, Fog On The Lens, has a familiar and foreign sound. This easy-listening, piano-driven record features ten tracks written and performed solely by the seattle-based singer-songwriter. After nearly a decade of fronting the chamber pop band Grand Hallway, Nakayama’s solo debut is delicate, raw, and beautiful. A heavy use of falsetto and frequent harmonies drive the tone of the songs, with unexpected synths and an array of percussion. A very calming listen.

review by Ben

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 09/2007

    Various Artists - Produced by Jesse Harris
    The Hottest State

  • reviewed 12/2008

    ROSE POLENZANI WITH SESSION AMERICANA
    When the River Meets the Sea

  • reviewed 03/2012

    THE LUMINEERS
    The Lumineers

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Goldmine Pickers
    Lonesome Gone

  • reviewed 12/2005

    JOHNNY CASH
    The Legend of…

  • reviewed 11/2010

    HANA MALHAS
    Shapeshift

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.