Thomas Nash Song Review

Thomas Nash hails from Sweden. His music combines country with a touch of rock the end result is a truly original and atmospheric sound and style all of his own. Thomas has many musical influences all from the world of country music, these include: Hank Williams Senior, Willie Nelson, Neil Young. David Allan Coe, Gram Parsons and Billy Joe Shaver.

One For The Road is a fast paced modern country song with an old fashioned feel. The backing music would not be out of place on an old cowboy film. Listening to this song one artist instantly springs to mind – Jack White. This is an enjoyable song that sticks in your head long after the last chord has been struck.

18 Years is a truly fantastic song. Thomas creates an eerie atmosphere with this lyrically and vocally driven number. There are hints of the late Johnny Cash within this song. My one complaint about this song is that it ends way too soon; I just want to hear more. Throughout this song the vocals are gravely and sound quite raw.

Radio Sellout has a really old fashioned country sound. Thomas seems to create with relative ease songs that seem like a throw back to another era. Once again the vocals are the highlight here. They are a joy to listen to.

Lost Highway is a cover of the old Hank Williams song. A popular song in its day Thomas gives this song the once over and comes up with something that sounds fresh and new yet he still retains the songs old fashioned feel. The backing music is limited allowing the vocals to shine. This is a great cover of this classic song.

I Keep On Tumbling Down is a rockier number with a modern beat. Thomas comes up trumps with this thoroughly delightful country song. The chorus is catchy. David Allan Coe and other similar artists would not seem out of place singing this song.

Your Last Hope kicks off with some lovely instrumentation. This is a brilliant country song. Thomas reminds me of a cross between Johnny Cash, Jace Everett and Billy Bob Thornton on this song. This song is packed with dramatic atmosphere and a darkness that seems to echo throughout the song. Thomas really brings this song to life with his wonderful gravely vocals.

I Won’t Fail Hank (Like The Opry Do) is an upbeat song with a modern feel. This is something of a protest song as the title suggests. Here the vocals are more polished.

I Was Born A Free Born Livin Man is another song that sounds like it has been dug out of the archives. This song has a thoroughly old fashioned sound. Once again Thomas brings this song to life with his marvellous vocals, which really shine on this song.

I’m Gonna Be Movin’ On is a really great country song. This is an upbeat song with great vocals. Kris Kristofferson comes to mind on listening to this song.

Let The Good Times Roll is a rocky upbeat song with a strong country edge. The vocals are powerful and edgy. This song is much heavier than the other songs reviewed here. The beat is catchy and quite intoxicating.

Thomas Nash is a real joy to listen to. His music offers listeners a real mixed bag of sounds and styles from modern rocky country done really well to old fashioned country sung with a really traditional sound.