Next, the album's first single “Wayfarer”, is a track that is all subtle acoustic melodies and piano that seems mindful of jazz. Side-stepping the country sound, this track slides into soft blue-eyed soul or jazzy folk-rock. Here Nash's softly approach to vocals change gear in the powerfully sung chorus “Well I will wait for you, to know what you want from me/ We still got some time, I don't think I heard last call...” “Wayfarer” is a good mix of what Nash does well, strong, sensual vocals, and haunting melodies that seem to play with lyrics filled with the kind of pathos only true yearning can inspire.
The third track features Nash's friend, Top Ten selling artist Sara Bareilles. “Barcelona” opens with all the choral
elegance that an organ can bring to a rock song. Luxurious lyrics and intense, amorous vocals add warm orange, red, and brown tints to this Mediterranean titled track. But don't look for Latin sounds here just more of Nash's own brand of breathless longing and near Americana sounds.
Other songs to listen for are “Keep on Talking” with its strong rock sensibilities, “Over You"'s straight-up folk ballad feel and “Forgive Me” which has jazz standard written all over it, perfect for any piano bar.
Nash's ability to cover almost any genre convincingly is the reason that The Things You Think You Need is so successful. Although each song feels different, all have a common sound that is definitely Nash, and that adds cohesion. Jay Nash is a talented and exciting new artist, who I am sure will contribute much more to come.
The Things You Think You Need is currently available exclusively on iTunes. And you can hear selected tracks from Nash's MySpace space. I suggest you pick up a copy right away.
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