I Write The Songs I Need features 14 mid-process, emotional, explorative songs written by therapist and songwriter Nate Allen. These empathetic tracks chip away at life’s callouses, applying new perspectives and empathy while pointing toward hope and possibility.
Purchase or Stream on Bandcamp: https://goodsaintnathanael.bandcamp.com/
“Folk songs started a decade ago, resurfaced in dark hours to soothe my hurting soul, and then took surprising turns morphing in whole new ways into the best collection of songs I have written to date.”
Press:
“Rich in satisfying hooks and compelling storytelling” – Prism Reviews
“It might not be Woody Guthrie, but it’s about as close as we’re likely to get these days.” – Jersey Beat
“The new album has a lot of introspection but balances the deeply personal aspect with a wider universality while never losing sight of a well-crafted song.” – The Pitch
“There are so many lyrics to love in this that I could write an article quoting them” – Down The Line Zine
“‘I Write The Songs I Need,’ will resonate with fans of storytellers like Frank Turner, Pedro The Lion, and the Mountain Goats.” – Idioteq
“WOW! Just check it out.” – Steel Notes
Album Credits:
Recording, mixing, and layout by Nate Allen
Lyric editing and support by Tessa Allen
Tracking on XIII by Jessie Van Der Vyver twohuecreative.com
Cover design by Brian Morgante fleshandbonedesign.com
Mastering by Gus Elg skyonionmastering.com