Once Was Ours Forever

Netherlands‑based artist Jonny Nash returns to Melody As Truth with his new solo album after 2023’s Point of Entry. This collection of eleven compositions draws listeners deeper into Nash’s immersive world—effortlessly weaving folk, ambient jazz, and dream‑pop. Unlike the previous album’s daytime ease, Once Was Ours Forever unfolds in shades of dusk and hazy light, unfolding like a slow‑moving sunset.

Built from layers of gentle fingerpicked guitar, brushed textures, drifting melodies, and reverb‑soaked vocals, the music emphasizes fleeting, ephemeral moments. From the cosmic Americana of “Bright Belief” to the lush shoegaze of “The Way Things Looked,” Nash’s versatile guitar is central, supported by a cast of collaborators such as Joseph Shabason (sax on “Angel”), Shoei Ikeda (sax), Tomo Katsurada (cello), and Satomimagae (vocals on “Rain Song”).

As with much of Nash’s work, Once Was Ours Forever balances softness with weight, offering quiet space for listener interpretation. A tender, understated album infused with warmth, compassion, and reflective beauty.