CORPORATE LINE: In spite of the colossal success of Sixpence None the Richer the band enjoyed with ubiquitous pop singles like “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes,” the group was continually plagued by the business woes of the trade and finally decided to split ways amicably. Disoriented by this major change, Nash and her husband left their Nashville home of ten years and moved to Los Angeles.
While in L.A., Nash penned a batch of songs that would eventually comprise her first solo record, Blue on Blue, a sweetly understated collection of musings on love and motherhood due out in August 2006 on One Son Records, Nash’s own imprint label through Nettwerk Productions.
THE GOOD:
“Along The Wall” – Nash’s voice is beautifully refreshing in a song that’ as comfortable as your favorite sweater. This is one of the most gorgeous songs I’ve heard in a long time. When Nash sings “All along the wall/ between us/ I see a teacher there for us/ I look at the wall/ and see right through it” it’s so beautiful that it makes you want to cry—I’ll never admit that ever again.
“Ocean Size Love” – A beautiful chorus that ebbs and flows and is distinctly Leigh Nash. When she is in her element there aren’t many artists who sound as lovely.
“Never Finish” – Lush, and beautiful. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Leigh Nash’s voice.
THE AVERAGE:
“Nervous In The Light Of Dawn” – Nash gets out of her element with a song that reminded me of Stevie Nicks.
“My Idea Of Heaven” – Nash has a country twang that is spunky and cute.
THE BAD:
Nothing.
FRANKLY: If ever there was a siren it is Leigh Nash. Throughout Blue On Blue, Leigh Nash casts you in her spell on each and every song. It’s impossible not to listen over and over again. I’m so taken with “Along The Wall” that her spell has me calling it my favorite song of the year.
+ Rae Gun
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