Company Line: Having inked a deal with Curb, Nate immediately began writing and recording with producers Mathew Gerrard, Chris Estes and Greg Biek, quickly finding a musical chemistry that further tightened his songwriting chops. The resulting tunes are energetic, taut, guitar-driven, pitch-perfect power-pop anthems with genuine cross-market, multi-format appeal, perfectly balancing monster hooks with a raw energy that nods respectfully back to the power of early punk. Think Robbie Williams without the smirk, with a touch of Nirvana, a dash of Axel and a heaping helping of Timberlake style.
The Good:
“Save Me” – Take it to have a spiritual meaning or not – the song finally finds Sallie hitting all the right notes.
“Whatever It Takes” – No doubt this could find it’s way onto radio.
The Average:
“Without You” – The rare song where Sallie and the music are on par. A mid-tempo ballad that works.
“Inside Out” – Very contemporary pop-rock. You can’t really tell much about Sallie’s voice with all the noise in the background that muddies the water.
“It’s About Time” – Color by the numbers pop-rock.
“Lead Us” – Way to spiritual for mass consumption – however it’s quite a pretty song.
The Ugly:
“All About You” – More spiritual than the rest – the problem stems from a poor mix where Sallie’s voice gets completely lost.
Frankly: Nate Sallie is bound to get lost in the wash of pop artists who all clamor for the charts. Sallie is a good looking guy but who isn’t in pop today? It takes a lot more to be successful, like a major hit single and that is what’s really lacking here. Nothing steals your attention right away and keeps you singing long after the record is off – which is the true sign of a great track.
+ Rae Gun
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