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 04/2009

    EILEN JEWELL
    SEA OF TEARS

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Angie And The Deserters
    You

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Ry Cooder
    My Name is Buddy

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Railroad Earth
    Amen Corner

  • reviewed 03/2016

    Fortunate Ones
    The Bliss

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Longboat
    D-(Minus)

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.