Before Seventeen by Nicholas Wells

From age thirteen through sixteen, I wrote 34 songs—essentially a song a month. Strung together, they viscerally chronicle a time in my life that has remained ever-present in me for decades, for many reasons.

I set out to record this album, “Before Seventeen”, with the goal of finally sharing these songs and this important part of myself with the world—but the process became so much more. I became immersed in that time again for almost two years as I worked on it, absorbing the undimmed energy I found jumping from the pages of old journal entries, handwritten notes and letters, archived instant messenger conversations, emails, and more—and channeling that into my performance, production, and arrangements.

Creating “Before Seventeen” was cathartic in a way I hadn’t expected—deeper than anything I’d experienced with creating any other musical work. I feel that my voice, that was screaming so loudly during that time, may finally be heard.

I truly hope you enjoy taking this musical journey with me.

I present to you, “Before Seventeen”; 21 of those 34 songs.

Nicholas Wells discovered his passion for music early, beginning his songwriting journey at the tender age of eight. His vocal and piano-driven compositions have since served as a diary of his personal and artistic evolution, marked by memorable melodies and profound storytelling.

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