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 01/2016

    The Brothers Comatose
    City Painted Gold

  • reviewed 05/2007

    THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
    One Man Revolution

  • reviewed 12/2005

    Peter Himmelman
    Mision of My Soul: The Best of

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Jim White
    Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus OST

  • reviewed 01/2006

    ANNIE GALLUP
    Half of my Crime

  • reviewed 10/2003

    Matthew Ryan
    Regret Over the Wires

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.