Joy Chapman - Nothing That I Need
Country, Gospel, Pop/Rock
Surrey, Canada
Overall Impression: Joy Chapman cuts to the heart of the dating dilemma - lamenting the ongoing battle between passion and practicality in her original Pop Country song, "Nothing That I Need"! Sweetly soaring vocal melodies outline the lines of thought that precede romantic parting as Joy sings about all of her partner's objectively positive qualities - listing strength after strength before coming to the conclusion that, without that spark of attraction, it's "Nothing That I Need"!
Strongest Point(s): "Nothing That I Need" tackles an all-too-common matter of the heart with gentle frankness - creating a catchy tune with endless accessibility! The vocal melody here is easy to enjoy and inviting to participate in, while the lyrics it manifests bear an unfortunate truth with a clever lack of specific details. What results is a clever Pop Country song that enables listeners to project their own lives into the space, cultivating a sense of community with the artist and solidarity among listeners who can relate! Strong structure with a well-timed and well-crafted bridge section. Joy's performance in "Nothing That I Need" feels intimate and unembellished in a way that helps these qualities shine through the experience!
Target Audience Appeal: Occasionally, and often independent of their own expectations, an artist captures a sentiment so ubiquitously honest that it just clicks. Joy Chapman's "Nothing That I Need" is one such work of artistry - lyrically preserving a perspective that listeners from any background can relate to through a finely polished Pop Country lens! Straightforward and skillfully wrought, "Nothing That I Need" speaks to a conundrum that confounds us all at some point or another - and listeners of any age or aesthetic preference will find encouragement in Joy Chapman's succinct and soulful stance on the matter!
Artist target suggestions: Shania Twain, Kacey Musgraves, Kellie Pickler, Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, Pistol Annies, The Chicks
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.