Sal NUNZ isn’t interested in making background music. His songs are built to grab your attention with honest lyrics, memorable hooks, and the kind of rock and roll energy that never goes out of style. On his third album, Some Kind Of Heaven, the Connecticut songwriter delivers a collection of songs that explore love, loss, and finding your place in the world while never losing sight of what makes great rock music so much fun.
Based in New Haven, NUNZ has earned a reputation for high-energy live performances and thoughtful songwriting. For Some Kind Of Heaven, he surrounded himself with an impressive group of musicians, including Scott Spray, Al Ferrante, Crispin Cioe, Jordan Giangreco, and award-winning producer Vic Steffens. The result is an album that sounds polished without sacrificing the heart and grit that define NUNZ’s music.
The title track opens the record on a reflective note. “Some Kind Of Heaven” eases listeners into the album with a mellow groove that feels both welcoming and purposeful. Rather than rushing out of the gate, NUNZ lets the song unfold naturally before a strong chorus gives it the lift it needs. It is an effective opener that sets the mood while hinting at the bigger moments still to come.
Things shift into high gear with “Screw Em Up,” one of the album’s most exciting tracks. Built on a gritty blues rock foundation, the song steadily gains momentum as it moves forward. By the middle of the track, the energy kicks into another gear, leading to a guitar solo that feels earned rather than forced. It is the kind of song that begs to be played loud.
NUNZ Is Here To ‘Screw Em Up’
“Everyone’s Dead” offers another standout moment. Driven by powerful drumming and an aggressive rock arrangement, the song immediately grabs your attention. NUNZ’s staccato vocal delivery adds another layer of intensity, giving the performance a sharp edge that perfectly matches the driving rhythm section.
Closing an album can be tough, but “Last Big Fall” leaves listeners satisfied yet wanting more. The song brings together everything that makes Some Kind Of Heaven work so well. A strong bass line locks in with tasteful organ fills while layers of instrumentation build toward an energetic finish. It is easy to imagine this becoming a highlight of NUNZ’s live shows. The band’s chemistry sounds infectious and they really let the song stretch its legs.
Some Kind Of Heaven is another strong step forward for NUNZ. It combines thoughtful songwriting with the energy of classic rock and enough musical variety to keep listeners engaged from beginning to end. Fans of roots rock, blues rock, and high energy guitar-driven music will find plenty to enjoy here. If these songs are any indication, seeing NUNZ perform them live will be just as rewarding, if not more.
