Album Reviews

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:

all reviews | all folk reviews

More reviews tagged #Folk

reviewed 08/2008
WALTER HYATT
Some Unfinished Business (Volume 1)
reviewed 08/2007
MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Noise from Words
reviewed 02/2013
BIG HARP
Chain Letters
reviewed 11/2008
WHITLEY
The Submarine
reviewed 12/2006
ALELA DIANE
The Pirates' Gospel
reviewed 12/2006
DAVID MOLINARI
Whispering to a Crowd

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.