With the exception of the top twenty title track Nice ‘N’ Easy consists of new interpretations of songs Frank Sinatra recorded for the Columbia label in the 1940s. (US:1 UK:4)
“Over a year between albums meant that Sinatra fans flocked to the stores to buy this, keeping it at the top of the charts for several weeks. The title track is very easy on the ear, plus some warm readings of standards from the American Songbook - give this a big tick.”
“An often neglected and severely underrated Capitol album, Nice 'N' Easy stands up well in the company of Sinatra's other, more recognized masterpieces. It's not one of his moody concept albums, but a stunning collection of classic love ballads performed with full attention and care from the master. Nelson Riddle's arrangements shimmer with emotion and beauty, perfectly complementing the singer.”
“This superb collection is notable in consisting of ballads Frank Sinatra had recorded in the 1940s, re-interpreted in 1960 with the emotional depth and resonance he'd developed in the intervening years. His phrasing is assured, shaping the melodic line in sometimes unusual but always inevitable ways.”
“Frank Sinatra fulfilled his contract with Capitol Records by recording the songs for this wonderful album entitled Nice 'N' Easy. This track set features the more mature and highly seasoned Frank Sinatra, who sings with a degree of sophistication that squarely ranks him as one of the greatest male singers of all time. Many of the songs were recorded earlier in his career; but when Frank Sinatra revisits these ballads he uses his artistic maturity, increased focus and panache to convey greater sensitivity than ever before.”
“The title track is 'new' for 1960, and it works well enough. The balance of the album consists of older material, but rather than recycling old tunes Riddle and Sinatra lighten things up a bit. Yes, some of the lyrics have a 1940s naiveté about them, but the deeper Sinatra voice of 1960 makes them less quaint and more compelling.”
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