My goals for 2026 are embracing change, self-growth, and not overthinking every mistake. An album that encapsulates these themes is (Good) Love by Nick Faye, as these songs are timeless. In December, I caught up with Faye about (Good) Love, which was released on September 26, 2025. I asked Faye about the meaning behind the title (Good) Love.
He shared, “It is about grieving good love, looking for good love, giving and receiving good love…”
The final track is “Right Way,” reflecting on the foundation of a successful relationship. Love is reciprocal, and requires personal growth and forgiving yourself for past mistakes. This sentiment is conveyed in this line of the chorus, “I swear that I’m changing and I’m gonna love you the right way.”
While “Right Way” focuses on “good love,” the song ‘Undone” expresses frustrations of canceled dates. This track is lyrically clever as Faye incorporates pop culture references including a line from Katy Perry’s song “Firework.” Which is, “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?” This lyric resonated with Faye as it demonstrated the frustration he was feeling at that time.
Another pop culture mention in “Undone” is Enrique Iglesias.” Heard in this line, “I’m like Enrique, can you hear me, fishes fear me, I just want to be your man.”
Referencing the song title of Iglesias’s song “Can You Hear Me.” “Undone” is also one of my favourites because of the catchy guitar riff, setting the mood for this poetic track.
(Good) Love was produced by Chris Dimas, who worked with artists including Jake and the Kid, Marissa Burwell, and Avalon Stone. I am captivated by the vibrant guitar riffs and punchy drums, enhancing the texture and mood of the songs. In the track “Wait around”, there is a satisfying instrumentation build when the booming drums enter the mix halfway through the first verse.
Another unique element of this album is the two spoken word pieces, which also contain soothing instrumentation. These tracks are “Rest, Recover (Winter Fades) and “Feel Everything (Do Your Best!) For these pieces, Faye collaborated with John Neher. Faye wrote and recorded the lyrics, while Neher produced and composed the music arrangement. These elements enhance the storytelling on this record in a unique and creative way.
(Good) Love is one of my favourite Albums as I am intrigued by the detailed track order, poetic lyrics, and rich production. I also enjoy how this album touches on different aspects of love. I am manifesting a future Toronto show so I can experience these songs live!