Isaac Graham - Nomads (10/02/2012)
After the success of Isaac Graham’s debut album Empty Vessels, we have been granted a preview of his much-anticipated second full length album Glorious Momentum. This two-track early release features album single Nomads and a cover of NOFX’s Lori Meyers.
As an unsigned artist, without the backing of record label and access to expensive recording equipment, Graham continues to prove that he can make a delightful and distinctive folk-rock sound.
The single Nomads plays like a development from the sounds of his first album. Showing a continuation of Graham’s acoustic heavy sound and confident vocals. However, the inclusion of richer band backing and additional vocals by Sarah Drummonds, have led to a more full-bodied sound then his earlier work.
Graham’s lyrics still present a clear and well-structured narrative of live and longing. His impressive restraint and control over tone through his singing voice seems to have only improved since his earlier songs.
While his choice of covering punk rock band NOFX’s Lori Meyers from their 1994 album Drunk In Public may seem a little far-fetched, this seamless adaptation into Graham’s folk style is successfully pulled off. He maintains a similar musical style of Nomads, creating a light-toned folk song from a once punk anthem.
This single presents the growth of an artist from his debut album, onto a more refined piece of art. With only two tracks, it most certainly leaves those in favour of folk-rock rhythms eagerly waiting to hear more from Graham.
Bethany Williams
As an unsigned artist, without the backing of record label and access to expensive recording equipment, Graham continues to prove that he can make a delightful and distinctive folk-rock sound.
The single Nomads plays like a development from the sounds of his first album. Showing a continuation of Graham’s acoustic heavy sound and confident vocals. However, the inclusion of richer band backing and additional vocals by Sarah Drummonds, have led to a more full-bodied sound then his earlier work.
Graham’s lyrics still present a clear and well-structured narrative of live and longing. His impressive restraint and control over tone through his singing voice seems to have only improved since his earlier songs.
While his choice of covering punk rock band NOFX’s Lori Meyers from their 1994 album Drunk In Public may seem a little far-fetched, this seamless adaptation into Graham’s folk style is successfully pulled off. He maintains a similar musical style of Nomads, creating a light-toned folk song from a once punk anthem.
This single presents the growth of an artist from his debut album, onto a more refined piece of art. With only two tracks, it most certainly leaves those in favour of folk-rock rhythms eagerly waiting to hear more from Graham.
Bethany Williams