“Night’s Bright Colors” by Night’s Bright Colors is an 11-track indie-pop album that captures the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jason Smith’s past self-recordings while reimagining them in fresh and mesmerizing ways.
Recorded, mixed, and produced by Kevin Boggs (Fashion Bath), you’ll discover in this album the shimmering and cinematic qualities of indie-pop with mesmerizing hooks and evocative lyrics. You will find Smith’s classical training making subtle appearances in the album with his cinematic and nuanced whimsical sound. Besides, Asheville-based photographer Josh Rhinehart completes the album’s theme with its glimmering and whimsical artwork.
The journey begins with “Amphetamine,” where Smith’s reverberating voice mingles with intricate guitar melodies and thumping drums. The track effortlessly combines catchy melodies with immersive heaviness, creating a swirling wave of sound that draws you in.
The album’s closing track, “Blush,” is a musical gem that starts with glinting sounds and an immersive wave that disperses in all directions. As the song progresses, guitar riffs send ripples creasing through the air. The sudden eruption of drums fills the atmosphere with their rhythmic pulse, while the guitar takes the melody up a notch, creating a beautiful soundscape. Smith’s smooth and soft vocals delicately sing, infusing the song with a glassy and whimsical feel.
Beyond this project, Smith also writes music for film, television, and theater. His versatility as a musician led us to hear this magnificent and musically sensible album, Night’s Bright Colors. If you love Elliott Smith, Iron And Wine, and Nick Drake, definitely listen to Night’s Bright Colors.
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Review By: Naomi Joan