Liz Nash’s latest single, “Boo Boo Betty,” released on May 1, is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of mental health through the lens of a fictional character. As a part-time psychiatric nurse, Nash brings a unique and authentic perspective to her songwriting, using it as a therapeutic outlet to delve into mental illness.
Recorded at John Marsden’s studio in Orlando, Florida, Jeff handling other aspects from his studio in Nashville, this track telltales a different sort of therapy through musical storytelling.
The song opens with plucked guitar chords that immediately draw you in, setting a serene yet eerie tone. Nash’s crooning refrains, delivered with a thick, rich, and deep voice, effortlessly transforms into an earworm that lingers long after the song ends. Her delicate and soft lower-range vocals add an intriguing mystery, perfectly encapsulating the essence of the character “Boo Boo Betty,” an aspiring woman grappling with severe depression.
As the steady thumping of drums builds, the song gains momentum, creating a hypnotic rhythm that underscores Betty’s story. The haunting and ethereal vibe is masterfully maintained throughout, with Nash’s vocals weaving a captivating and melancholic tone. Her storytelling shines through, vividly depicting Betty’s daily struggles.
The guitar solo in the bridge bends its way in and sets us contemplating the life of “Boo Boo Betty,” who ends up representing the silent battles many face daily.
With “Boo Boo Betty,” Liz Nash comes out as a humane artist who blends her professional insights with her musical talent.
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Photo Credit: Jim Nash
Review By: Naomi Joan