Tom Heyman // In the Nighttime World

In a city like San Francisco, obscured by a foggy haze of its own coolness and cynicism, it is rare to to hear a narrative voice as earnest as Tom Heyman. From his third solo album, That Cool Blue Feeling, “In the Nighttime World” chronicles one lonely night in the life of a city bartender as he works his shift, walks home alone through the empty streets, and finally arrives to his couch where he “slowly gets stoned” and watches TV while reflecting on life and love. Something about the classic country storytelling style combined with Heyman’s subtle and unaffected husky vocals harkens back to Kenny Rogers in his prime years. The vibe and sensibility of this song makes me think Heyman might not be offended by this comparison (certainly intended as a compliment). The production and songwriting here are pitch-perfect and the brilliantly produced video that accompanies the track was shot at The Make-Out Room, one of SF’s most famous haunts.

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