Nate Amos's latest solo project, This Is Lorelei, has been quietly building momentum with an extensive back catalogue. A key part of Brooklyn-based duo Water From Your Eyes, Amos brings his signature hypermodern style to the forefront here – think witty, meme-infused lyrics and genre-hopping post-irony that feels eerily familiar in today's social media age.
Despite this recent uptick, Amos has been working on This Is Lorelei for an even longer time, with last year's breakthrough album Box for Buddy, Box for Star providing a welcome injection of mainstream success. The new project capitalizes on this momentum by re-releasing some of his oldest material in a newly polished form.
The result is a compilation of 10 gentle folk-rock tracks that explore themes of melancholy, regret, and disappointment – all presented with Amos's characteristic sweetness. Gone are the jarring contrasts of his WFYE output, replaced here by a more subdued atmosphere that recalls indie-rock stalwart Alex G. While Amos may lack the lyrical punch of his counterpart, he makes up for it with a keen sense of detail.
From the chunky bassline on Name the Band to the bright guitar work on Dreams Away, it's clear that Amos has honed his craft over time. This Is Lorelei may not be as bold as some of his other material, but its carefully curated selection of sweet-sad acoustic fare is more than enough to justify this opportunistic repackaging – and prove itself a valuable addition to Amos's already impressive discography.
Despite this recent uptick, Amos has been working on This Is Lorelei for an even longer time, with last year's breakthrough album Box for Buddy, Box for Star providing a welcome injection of mainstream success. The new project capitalizes on this momentum by re-releasing some of his oldest material in a newly polished form.
The result is a compilation of 10 gentle folk-rock tracks that explore themes of melancholy, regret, and disappointment – all presented with Amos's characteristic sweetness. Gone are the jarring contrasts of his WFYE output, replaced here by a more subdued atmosphere that recalls indie-rock stalwart Alex G. While Amos may lack the lyrical punch of his counterpart, he makes up for it with a keen sense of detail.
From the chunky bassline on Name the Band to the bright guitar work on Dreams Away, it's clear that Amos has honed his craft over time. This Is Lorelei may not be as bold as some of his other material, but its carefully curated selection of sweet-sad acoustic fare is more than enough to justify this opportunistic repackaging – and prove itself a valuable addition to Amos's already impressive discography.
! I mean, Box for Buddy, Box for Star was such a game-changer last year and I've been listening to it non-stop. I love how he's taken his older material and made it sound even better with this new polish. The fact that he's gone more subdued on This Is Lorelei is actually really fitting – his lyrics are still so witty and relatable, but now they're presented in a way that feels more intimate and emotional. I think what really stands out about Amos's songwriting is how he can make you feel all these different emotions at once – it's like he's speaking directly to your soul 
. And can we talk about the production on Name the Band? The chunky bassline is everything 
. Anyway, I'm so excited to explore more of This Is Lorelei and see what else Amos has in store for us...
I love how he's taken his old material and polished it up - it's like he's bottled up some of that nostalgia and poured it into these 10 tracks. The folk-rock vibes are everything, especially with Alex G vibes going on 
I'm all about that melancholy, regret, and disappointment life 
But what i love most is how Amos has developed his craft - the guitar work and bassline on Name the Band? perfection 
it's like he's telling a story through sound, you know? 
Anyway, imo This Is Lorelei should totally be on your playlist ASAP 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good acoustic ballad every now and then? 
What I love most about this project is how it shows off Nate's growth as an artist - he's not trying to be anyone else, he's just being himself with his words and music 
. And let's be real, the chunky bassline on Name the Band is giving me LIFE 
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Nate Amos is a genius 
, his style is everything from 90s alternative to meme culture 
- it's like he's the master of internet vibes 
. The way he blends folk-rock with witty lyrics is pure gold 
, I'm obsessed with the guitar riffs on Dreams Away 
. Amos may not be as bold as some of his other material 
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. And I love how he's re-releasing some of his older tracks - it's like a warm hug for your ears 
It's not as loud or flashy as some of his other stuff, but that just adds to the intimacy and emotional depth. Alex G vibes are always a good thing in my book 
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. Nate Amos's This Is Lorelei is all about atmosphere and mood, kinda like how some chill tunes can transport you to another world 
. I love how he's taken his older stuff and polished it up, making it feel fresh again 
. It's not as in-your-face as some of his other projects, but trust me, the subtlety is what makes it so special 
his old stuff was kinda jarring (like, in a good way?) but now he's toned it down and it feels super intimate 
can't wait to see where he takes this project next... maybe another re-release of some old faves? 
i love how he explores themes of sadness and regret in a gentle way, its so relatable for me right now since we've been studyin a lot for our exams 
All in all, I think This Is Lorelei is a great addition to Amos's discography and I'm excited to see what he comes up with next! 
it's like he took all the sad vibes from his old stuff and mixed them with some modern folk-rock magic 
i mean, have you listened to Name the Band yet? that chunky bassline is giving me major 2000s emo feels 
and the guitar work on Dreams Away is so dreamy 
amos may not be as edgy as some other artists, but he's got this gentle, soothing quality that's just perfect for unwinding after a long day 
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. I'd much rather stick with his older stuff from Water From Your Eyes, which at least had some edge and bite to it 
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. Sure, he's not as punk-rock as some of his other projects, but honestly, sometimes less is more - and Amos shows us that even the most melancholy tunes can be beautiful in their own quiet way 
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. It's like they're just getting smaller and smaller... and we're still doing absolutely nothing about it. And you know what's even more depressing? The fact that there are no plans to actually do something about it, just keep releasing re-packaged versions of old music 
his songwriting has always been on point but this one takes it to a whole new level 
his attention to detail in the instrumentation is insane 
Nate Amos is really showing off his growth as an artist, trading in some of that WFYE edge for a more mellow indie-rock sound. I mean, those guitar riffs on Dreams Away? 
. What I love about this project is that it's a reminder that sometimes less is more; those 10 songs might be quiet, but they're also honest and beautifully crafted