Jesse Payne: Nesting

Coming into a genre full of such established artists as Bright Eyes, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, and Andrew Bird, Jesse Payne certainly had his work cut out for him to make his mark.

And with his album Nesting, Payne definitely delivered. From start to finish, it’s is a solid record in every aspect.

First off, there’s Payne’s voice. It’s moody, sincere, and all-around pleasant to listen to. Payne doesn’t sing with a lot of force, but there’s a subtle power behind his voice that will capture the listener. It doesn’t demand the listener’s attention, but it gets it anyway....MORE