Nils Lofgren – Night Fades Away (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1981

Night Fades Away is an LP by Nils Lofgren from 1981 released on the Backstreet Records label.

About this album

Night Fades Away is a sharp, melodic rock album that shows Nils Lofgren leaning into power-pop hooks and heartfelt songwriting. Issued in 1981, it sits within the late period of the classic-rock era, when Lofgren’s knack for bright guitar lines and direct melodies made his solo work stand apart from his better-known sideman role. The title track and songs like “I Go To Pieces” and “Anytime At All” underline his gift for concise, emotionally open writing, balancing energy with vulnerability. It remains a strong example of Lofgren’s ability to turn polished pop-rock into something personal and immediate.

Genre: Pop & Rock