Half Whole

In Half Whole, singer-songwriter Nicole Laby dives into her past to mend the wounded parts that impact the present. It’s about surrendering to what is, noticing how the edges are frayed and trusting that they are on their way to repair while ultimately embracing the tattered parts exactly how they are. Elegant cello riffs weave with evocative lyrics and vocals. The upright bass and drums produce a thunderous backdrop at times, while lead guitar drops dissonance into the auditory landscape. Alternative rock with hints of folk best describes this album’s genre.

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Track 01: “Dry Socket” from Half Whole

Track 02: “Shine” from Half Whole

Track 03: “Reeling” from Half Whole

Track 04: “Breathe In Breathe Out” from Half Whole

Track 05: “Wishes” from Half Whole

Track 06: “Ride” from Half Whole

Track 07: “Is He There” from Half Whole

Track 08: “Home” from Half Whole

Track 09: “So Small” from Half Whole

Track 10: “When Death Comes” from Half Whole

Bonus Track: “Half Whole” from Half Whole

ALBUM CREDITS

Nicole Laby: Singer-songwriter and guitar; keyboards on hidden track
Michael Tornatore: Drums
Guy Slater: Guitar; wrote guitar arrangements for tracks 4 & 7
Reed Malcolm: Upright and electric bass
Jeremy Dalnes: Cello

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