Luv in the New World is the title of Canadian artist Joe Nolan’s new album, produced by Grammy Award winner Tyler Chester. Mostly recorded on tape live off the floor, there is an immediate rawness and warmth to the sound that adds extra weight to Nolan’s compositions, further enriched by an excellent group of accompanying musicians. The lineup might change from one song to another, but Nolan’s perfectly controlled voice remains as one of the album’s key elements.
The record kicks off with ‘Wake Up Sleepy Anna’, a smooth yet poignant track that was released as the album’s lead single. The lyrics tell the story of Anna, a fictional character who serves as a symbol for hope in uncertain times. It’s a wake-up call in which an optimistic attitude is…