Singer-songwriter Nick Boeder touches an intimate space of self-realisation through romantic relationships in his EP ‘It Was All For You’. What he ruminates on in all four of his songs is a mood of self-empowerment through the lens of intense self-reflection. Here, a heartbreaking relationship acts as a mirror for awakening, growth, and evolution. With praise-worthy songwriting and music production, ‘It Was All For You’ is a must listen. Here is a review of the EP, which is available on all major music-streaming platforms.
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The first song of the EP, and title-namingake, ‘It Was All For You’, has a feel of Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye. There’s a similar use of drums, the pensive voices, and the theme of failed love. Yet, in this song, Nick Boeder unfolds a more tepid response here, in contrast to the intensity left in pique in Goyte’s song. ‘It Was All For You’ is decidedly self-aware, and there is a sense of grace while parting ways. In this line, “It’s so sad my love, what we had, & what we’ve become,” there’s a greater sense of acceptance around what each person is responsible for. Nick’s and his female counterpart’s voices play a very critical role in the song. Their vocals are quiet and composed, carrying a deep sense of love that the characters still share for each other, even though they are on their separate ways. The tune is contemplative, and the rhythm is abstractly poised.
The second track on the EP is ‘Faye’, a loyal contender to its predecessor. It’s a solitary reflection on the relationship. ‘Faye’ carries layers of realisations, and that heightens the song’s emotional intensity. There is a sense of lingering contemplation of what led the connection to reach the point that it has. It’s the songwriting style that stands out the most. Nick directly addresses his lover, Faye, engaging the listeners in a vulnerable monologue of reverie.
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‘Riverstone’ is musically the most intriguing piece on the EP. The opening piano keys strike an unspoken emotional chord, somewhere deep within the listener. While it follows a thematic thread similar to ‘Faye,’ the song delves further into heartbreak, loneliness, and the question of wether this phase of redemption is necessary. Like this line says, “I wanna know when you can’t see the cage you’re trapped in. I wanna know how laugh can be so cruel.” ‘Riverstone’ is a call for softness and a call for less judgment towards who we are and who we are becoming. Just like a riverstone that never stays the same, the song reflects the true nature of constant change in life.
The final track of the EP, ‘Falling Alone’, blends elements of folk with tribal drum beats and electric guitar riffs. It’s a magnetic composition stirring up the numbness and inspiring one to rise above the static. As the closing piece, ‘Falling Alone’, wraps up the EP as a powerful wake-up call.
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