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 04/2013

    DEADSTRING BROTHERS
    CANNERY ROW

  • reviewed 02/2012

    LINDA CHORNEY
    Emotional Jukebox (2-CD Set)

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Jim Keaveny
    Put It Together

  • reviewed 04/2014

    WITHERED HAND
    New Gods

  • reviewed 01/2006

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    TransAmerica

  • reviewed 03/2011

    RON SEXSMITH
    Long Player Late Bloomer

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.