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4 out of 5 stars

Vance Joy, Nation of Two © AtlanticAussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy drops an exuberant second single “We’re Going Home” in advance of his sophomore album, Nation of Two.

“I can’t see you / But I hear your call / Baby, hold on now.” 30-year old Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy is back with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Nation of Two. After dropping promo single “Like Gold,” Joy ‘ups the ante’ on “We’re Going Home.” “We’re Going Home” commences with lovely acoustic guitar accompaniment. Vance Joy exhibits a beautiful, buttery smooth vocal tone. The chorus is incredibly robust; epic. It marks a stark contrast to the more thoughtful, reserved opening verse.  Ultimately, it’s catchy and well-sung. As corny as it may sound, it’s certainly a joy to listen to.

“We're going home
If we make it or we don't, we won't be alone
When I see your light shine, I know I'm home
If you're waiting all your life, you won't ever go
When I see your light shine, I know I'm home.”

The second verse is more fully developed than the first. This is a pristine example of the great overall pacing of “We’re Going Home.”  The bridge is both exuberant and powerful.  There is magnificent percussive intensity, thanks to the pummeling drums.  This further amplifies the emotion of the record.

“There’s a place that I
Wanna run with you
Darling, there’s a place that I
Wanna run with you.”

Final Thoughts 

Admittedly, going into “We’re Going Home,” I lacked enthusiasm and optimism. Vance Joy completely changed that perspective.  “We’re Going Home” is well-executed from start to finish.  This record features excellent pacing, beginning cool, calm, and collected, before transforming into a much more energetic, thrilling record.  The vocals are superb as is the songwriting, particularly the chorus.

4 out of 5 stars


Vance Joy • Nation of Two • Atlantic • Release: 2.23.18
Photo Credit: Atlantic

 

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the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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