It’s no secret that there are easier things to do with your life than try to “make it” in the music business. Bands have already done it all, fans have seen it all and critics, will certainly say they have heard it all before. Yet, hoards of people with an itch in their mind and an ache in the heart try to break new ground and get their music heard constantly. It’s rare to hear originality and honesty combined together these day in the business. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised to find both qualities resounding through the music of Louisville’s Nick Peay. His uncomplicated, heartfelt songs could soon be heard all over if this EP is received like I believe it will be.
“(Two Miserable) Blackbirds” opens the proceedings with sensible, pop music mastery that is better than most songs I’ve heard on radio this year. Short and to the point with a terrific refrain, this song is a winner. “Fly Away” is next and is very mellow and soothing. The backing tracks add just the right amount of dramatic tone and embellishment. Again, Nick wins by letting the music do the talking and not weighing down the tracks trying to be too fancy. One of his biggest strengths is knowing where he should live as a writer, and overcome the mistake a lot of young artists make by going to heavy on some parts. “Fly Away” also has a sweet guitar solo and great lyrics too. “Home” begins with a quaint little guitar and solo voice driven
piece. Slowly, the track builds with some hand claps, slide guitar, harmonica, and tambourine adding layers, giving you chills. The gentle blues of the descending chords hints at sadness, but much like the late great JEFF BUCKLEY, the lightness in Peay’s voice can turn a sad song, upbeat. This song is a masterpiece and deserves to be heard far and wide. Finally, “Mockingbird” brings it on home with a sincere down home folksy tone.
With more songs like this and a kinship to artists of quality like Buckley, TOM PETTY, GLEN FREY and even MATTHEW SWEET to a degree, I can see greatness in his future.
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