Not A Number
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
The Nashville singer-songwriter Robby Hecht pens a dozen introspective and diverse tracks here, where 2 years of work and help from Anthony de Costa surround themes of divorce, emotional recovery and humanity.
The emotive and reflective “When I Wish Upon A Star” starts the listen with warm acoustic guitar and Hecht’s heartfelt singing that welcomes thumping drums, and “Old Radio” follows with a fuller approach of swirling melodies and pop nods.
Further along, “Dead Weight” radiates a bright tone amid the busy, poetic delivery, while “I Belong Next To You” resides closer to modern indie-rock ideas that use soulful backing vocals.
Moving towards the end, the dreamy and rich “Only In Your Mind” could actually suit a dance floor, too, just as it could mulling things over, and “They Are You” exits with acoustic guitar fueled intimacy that’s percussively frisky and employs gorgeous backing vocals.
Hecht has two decades under his belt as a touring musician, and similarities to Tom Waits or Jim Croce won’t be hard to spot. The addition of Caroline Spence, Jill Andrews and Lydia Luce, plus others, only adds even more allure to his personal and creative formula.
Travels well with: Andrea Von Kampen- Old Country; The Resonant Rogues- The Resonant Rogues