On Never Twice, Nick Waterhouse throws back to the bluesy elements of his hometown’s roots, all the while withholding from sounding inauthentic or aged.
It’s Time is built upon jazzy key grooves and jingly percussive progression, on top sits a belting vocal performance. After taking in the hearty horn section of I Had Some Money (But I Spent It) and the electrifying key tones of Straight Love Affair, you’ll arrive at Stanyan Place. The almost eight-minute track includes various shakers and a driving but subtle bass line, however, the real stars of the stellar tune are the climactic piano melody and the fluttering, playful flute.
When Leon Bridges joins Waterhouse on Katchi, the blend of vocal strength sees the spotlight of the record swiftly finding its place. It’s a doo-wop, double dose of smooth talking talents. Throw in the sax and a hip-pop evoking riff and you’ve got yourself a sublime, soul-filled jam.
Baby I’m In The Mood For You brings a little sauce to the Never Twice mix. Waterhouse brings it down to an instrumental, piano led track for the beautiful Lucky Once and closes the album with the kick of almost country in LA Turnaround.
By Phoebe Robertson
