Spotify is a bit of a strange thing sometimes. The scanner I use every Friday to check out for new releases has an own category for queer country songs – and they are not sorted into the other country songs. So, if you feel it may influence your judgement on his music: Hayden Joseph is gay. I don’t care, I loved his voice and some snippets of his debut album Different, before I decided to share it with you. The album has already been released on 25th February 2021 (i.e. on a Thursday).
Hayden Joseph – About The Artist
Hayden Joseph is originally from South Carolina, but is now a Nashville country music recording artist. He however pursued a business career, studying neuroscience and finance and worked in management consulting. He felt to need more time to invest into music. His first major steps on stage were with an a capella group at university. Since 2019, he is releasing music on streaming platforms. His debut single was the title track of his debut album, Different.
Hayden Joseph – Different – Track by Track
The eleven track album lasts 41 minutes. The last two tracks are other versions of the song 19 & Cryin’.
1. Different
I wish I had a moment with a younger me
To tell him, different ain’t a bad thing to be
The album starts with the song Hayden Joseph’s professional career somehow started. I feel a song like this can easily fail – but Joseph indeed does a great job here. I like the intimate aura of the song. A definite beauty!
2. You’ll Come Around
After the quiet moments of the Different, You’ll Come Around is more powerful. I still like the way the guitar is used in here. The song is focused on Joseph’s voice, who profits from his a capella experience. Really good one.
3. 19 & Cryin’
Even though time has passed
Hearts don’t heal fast
After years at peace, well mine’s been reminded
I’ve grown up, I’ve moved on
I’ve been telling myself for so long
But the truth is I’ve been lyin’
Part of me is 19 and Cryin’
Not only because the song is published on the album in three different versions, 19 & Cryin’ is the central track of the album to me. Very good song. It comes with very relatable lyrics, a nice melody and the incredible presence in Joseph’s voice, which makes the track even more catchy.
4. My Name
My Name is Hayden’s way to do a small town life song. And again; I like that it is not a lyrical stereotype on repeat, but a really well-reflected about the pros and cons about the place When nobody’s a stranger and my name means everything.
5. Thrill Of The Chase
It ain’t higher education
Or perfect reputations
That keep me on the edge of my seat
You don’t need a million dollars
Or labels on your collar
That ain’t how my interest is piqued
It’s not about putting out
But rather casting some doubt
‘Round the way that you’re feeling
Keep me wondering how
Long you might make me wait
I’m all about the thrill of the chase
Thrill Of The Chase is the most powerful and rocking song of the album so far. So far, the Different album is a really great listen.
6. The Only One Who’s Prayin’
The intimate sixth track on the album is indeed a special one. Hayden is praising the support from his mother. A really beautiful one.
7. Over You
This one is a really nice to listen to breakup song. There are some parts of this song, especially at the end of each chorus, where I struggle with his voice slightly. It feels so nasal. But overall, I still enjoy to listen.
8. The Way I See You
Spend the day in my shoes
Honey, you’ll be surprised
It might be confusing
Seeing the world through my eyes
Most things look the same
The sky is still blue
But you’d be amazed
By the way I see you
Beautiful love song. No more comment. I just like it.
9. Let the Radio Remind Me
With Let the Radio Remind Me, the set of unique songs is closing on Different. I like the way this ballad has been set up with acoustic guitar and piano sounds. Nice finisher before the bonus versions.
10. 19 & Cryin’ (Stripped)
The stripped version of the song of course comes with limited instrumentation, so that you can listen to the song’s verses even better. I like the atmosphere of this version – but overall, you don’t need a stripped version – the artist’s voice is very clear and good to understand anyway.
11. 19 & Cryin’ (Pop Mix)
While I felt that the stripped version of 19 & Cryin’ is nice and comes with a nice atmosphere, I like the pop-ish version. But overall, the original is the best option.
Hayden Joseph – Different – Spotify
Here is the Different album on Spotify:
Hayden Joseph – Different – My View
Starting with the downside: there are not too many new tracks on the album – but, hey, it’s a debut, so that even I can live with that. Hayden Joseph published a beautiful recording of nine songs and two nice additional versions of the core song of the album. It is sometimes a bit of soupy, but I really loved to listen to this very promising debut. The only thing about this artist is that whenever you google him you run into Joseph Haydn, composer of the German national anthem. Top Pick!
Debut Albums and EPs on Flyctory.com
More excitement – here are all debut albums & EPs in the Flyctory.com Media Reviews:

Bellucci Boi – Lost in Berlin EP

Durry – Suburban Legend

Melanie Wiegmann & Carl Carlton – Glory of Love

Philipp Artmann – Guten Morgen schönes Leben

TracieLynn – More Than a Bad Habit EP

Uncaved – Dogmatorraistes

Bianca James – Bianca James

Eyelar – Mistakes & Contradictions EP

Sekou – Out of Mind EP

Pascal Blenke – Gedankenspiele

Emma Steinbakken – Home

freekind. – Since Always and Forever

Kimberly Perry – Bloom EP

Brittany Warthan – No Vacancy

Oryad – Sacred & Profane

Rahel – Blessed EP

Daisy Briggs – Nice Knowing You EP

North West – Hamburg

Pat Burgener – PAT The Album

Sophia – Niemals Allein

Leony – Somewhere in Between

Kendall Lujan – Forget Me Knots EP

Brian Falduto – Gay Country

Mael & Jonas – Rocket Science

Antonia Kubas – Liebe und Musik EP

Cort Carpenter – All In

IUMA – Genug EP

Vic Allen – Some Place I’d Rather Be

Masha The Rich Man – Sheyne Ziere

Joesef – Permanent Damage

Madeline Consoer – Little Miss EP

Nicole Scholz – Nur Du

King LX – Broken Crown

Isafjord – Hjartsatjaki

Myle – Sad Boy Summer EP

David Gramberg – Where Have You Gone EP

L.S. Dunes – Past Lives

Rook Road – Rook Road

Superläuche – Superläuche

The Moon City Masters – The Famous Moon City Masters

PG Roxette – Pop-Up Dynamo!

Arny Margret – they only talk about the weather

Callista Clark – Real To Me: The Way I Feel

Allee der Diktatoren – Dieses kleine bisschen Wut

Avery Anna – Mood Swings EP

Arina – A+ (EP)

Fire Horse – Out of the Ashes

Louisa Specht – Karussell EP

Bad Baron – Ace of Hearts

David Paich – Forgotten Toys

Luna Klee – Mein Kopf, mein Bauch, mein Herz

Wooden Empire – Ghosts

HAVET – Mamas Lullaby EP

Zeitflug – Echte Freunde

Sophie Fellner – Brown Eyes EP

Berries – How We Function

Ewan Mainwood – Broken EP

RXPTRS – Living Without Death’s Permission

Rachel LaRen – Cowboys Don’t Change EP

Mary Keey – Digital Me

Jillian Jacqueline – Honestly

Monotrone – 1 (One)

Karaboom – Follow Your Heart

Avi Kaplan – Floating On A Dream

Mina Richman – Jaywalker EP

Suki Waterhouse – I Can’t Let Go

Aaron Raitiere – Single Wide Dreamer

Patrick Noe – Ich

Sophia Bel – Anxious Avoidant

Chayce Beckham – Doin’ It Right EP

Lyn Lapid – The Outsider EP

Arny Margret – intertwined

Priscilla Block – Welcome To The Block Party

Yard Act – The Overload

Conner Smith – Didn’t Go Too Far EP

Tristan Harders’ Twilight Theatre – Drifting Into Insanity

Rachel Bradshaw – Rachel Bradshaw EP

Spoon And The Forkestra – The Fondest Flinch EP

Ian Tray Band – Electricity

Musa Dagh – Musa Dagh

Nick Walker – It’s All South From Here EP

Navian – Cosmos

Flora Falls – Ankle Deep EP

Michael Heppes – Achtung Leben

Thabile – Look At The Sky EP

Tom Aquinas – XMas Greetings EP

Winter 2 – Winter 2

Paulina Wagner – Vielleicht verliebt

Simon Jela – Safe Place EP

Nox Holloway – If Only The World Didn’t Spin So Much EP

Mickey Guyton – Remember Her Name

Taylor McCall – Black Powder Soul

Power Plush – Vomiting Emotions EP

Riddy Arman – Riddy Arman

Ashland Craft – Travelin’ Kind

Freakstorm – Storm Inside My Heart

CueStack – Diagnosis:Human

Laci Kaye Booth – Laci Kaye Booth

Leah Blevins – First Time Feeling

Charli Adams – Bullseye

Callie Twisselman – Closure EP

Tigirlily – Tigirlily EP

Luna Morgenstern – Taking The Blow EP

Alexis Taylor – Ain’t No Quittin’ You EP

Kat Eaton – Talk To Me

ferdinant. – Airplanes EP

pez – All Lowercase EP

Kylie Morgan – Love, Kylie EP

Cleopatrick – Bummer

Brynn Cartelli – Based On A True Story EP

Southerland – Boot Up EP

SILVER LAKE by Esa Holopainen – SILVER LAKE by Esa Holopainen

Lori Rayne – 1926 EP

Alexander Ludwig – Alexander Ludwig EP

Allison Russell – Outside Child

Nikola – 369 EP

Jesse Keith Whitley – Breakin’ Ground

Dillon Carmichael – Hot Beer EP

Durch & Durch – Nice Aber Nutzlos

Etaoin – Bedroom Walls EP

Elvie Shane – County Roads EP

Leslie Jordan – Company’s Comin’

As Everything Unfolds – Within Each Lies The Other

Hanna Batka – Mitten in Berlin

Morgan Wade – Reckless

Schorl3 – Sprudelpop EP

Chez Kane – Chez Kane

Joey Hendricks – Between The Clouds EP

Mason Hill – Against The Wall

Bones Owens – Bones Owens

Ben Rice – Future Pretend

Carly Pearce – 29 EP

Callista Clark – Real To Me EP

Dustin Bird – Unscripted

Colton Chapman – Can’t Hide The Truth EP

Alex Hall – Six Strings EP

Don Marco & Die Kleine Freiheit – Gehst Du Mit Mir Unter

Jake Hoot – Love Out Of Time EP

Matt Wynn – Matt Wynn EP

Willie Jones – Right Now

Bow Anderson – New Wave EP

Petric – Flashbacks

Tanner Sparks – Living A Nightmare

Cody Weaver – Southern Noise EP

Brian Callihan – Brian Callihan

The Highway Women – The Highway EP

Roman Alexander – Between You & Me

Kameron Marlowe – EP

Averlanche – Life’s Phenomenon

Eric Ethridge – Good With Me

Alexander Eder – Schlagzeilen

Emily Rose: The Heart EP

Charlotte Ave – Women of Country

Mira Goto – Nobody Warned Me EP

Artificial Eden – Artificial Eden

Austin Michael – Austin Michael

Kelsy Karter – Missing Person

Diana DeMuth – Misadventure

Tommy Atkins – Kiss Me, Cowboy EP

Hardy – A Rock

Tiffany Johnson – Tiffany Johnson EP

Caylee Hammack – If It Wasn’t For You

Cory Marks – Who I Am

Sarah Zucker – Wo Mein Herz Ist

Gabby Barrett – Goldmine

Marie Reim – 14 Phasen

Jaime Wyatt – Neon Cross

Chris Bandi – Chris Bandi EP

Phavors – Petals EP

Maple & Rye – For Everything

Hot Country Knights – The K Is Silent

Bob Fitzgerald – Another Highway EP

Bree Doster – Bree Doster EP

Natalie Shay – Naked EP

Twinnie – Hollywood Gypsy

A Choir of Ghosts – An Ounce of Gold

The Cumberland River Project – The Cumberland River Project (Album Review)

Henriette – Henriette EP

Shadowmass – Shadowmass (Album Review)

Blanco Brown – Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs

Meghan Patrick – Wild As Me EP

Andy Clark – I Love Joyce Morris

Runaway June – Blue Roses

Lauren Jenkins – No Saint (Album Review)

Catherine McGrath – Talk of This Town (Album Review)
Travel Postings about the Cologne Region
Here are all Flyctory.com travel postings of the region around Cologne:

SkyTrain Dusseldorf Airport

Bergischer HC (Handball) at Uni-Halle Wuppertal

Pullman Cologne

Mercure Hotel Severinshof Cologne City

Mercure Cologne City Friesenstrasse

Hilton Dusseldorf

Wuppertaler Schwebebahn (Wuppertal Suspension Railroad)

Open Sky Lounge Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)

H+ Hotel Köln Brühl

Five Years of Flyctory.com – My 20 Most Popular Travel Posts (so far…)

Hambach Surface Mining – The Largest Man-Made Hole in the World

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne (Curio Collection by Hilton)

Phantasialand Wintertraum on the Evening (Pictured Story)

Sea Life Oberhausen

Weird Al Yankovic is touring Europe 2023 – Tour Dates and Travel Hints

Road Stop Motel Mettmann (Presidential Suite)

Staying Overnight at the VIWA Private Spa Wuppertal

INNSIDE Dusseldorf Derendorf

German Röntgen Museum Remscheid

KölnTriangle Cologne View – a great View of Cologne

The Bergisch Coffee Table (Bergische Kaffeetafel) – A Sweet and Savory Tradition

European Airports Go Mad – a Morning at Dusseldorf Airport

Hampton by Hilton Aachen Tivoli

The Lounge Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN)

The Paradise of Calories – Chocolate and Candy Outlets in Aachen

House of German History (Haus der Geschichte) Bonn

Solingen Bird and Animal Park

Visiodrom Wuppertal

Premier Inn Cologne City South

Sea Life Königswinter

Hampton by Hilton Dusseldorf City Centre

VfL Gummersbach (Handball) at SCHWALBE arena

Walking Through Historic Remscheid-Lennep (Pictured Story)

My Top 15 Airports Flown – With Some Brief Thoughts

Charles Dickens Christmas Market Heimbach

Leonardo Hotel Düsseldorf Airport (Ratingen)

Hyatt Regency Cologne

The Twelve Best Flights Of My Life (… so far)

Fauna Animal Park Solingen

Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport

MyWellness Cologne – Renting a Private Spa Experience

Bergisches Museum for Mining, Craft & Trade Bensberg

A Walk Through Cologne / Bonn Airport Terminal at Covid-19 Times (Pictured Story)

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf

Rhine Cable Car (Kölner Seilbahn) Cologne

taku Dining Box in Cologne – Gourmet Food at Home

Deutsches Museum Bonn

Chocolate Museum Cologne (Schokoladenmuseum)

Maritim Hotel Cologne

The Fair Play Suite at the Kameha Grand Hotel Bonn

Bonn Marriott Hotel

Watching Cologne from Europa Rad Ferris Wheel

ibis Dusseldorf Main Station

Dusseldorf Rhine Tower (Rheinturm)

INNSIDE Hotel Dusseldorf Hafen

100 Years of Gold Bears and More – Haribo Shopping around Cologne

“Climbing” the Monte Troodelöh, Cologne’s Highest Point

Autokino Düsseldorf – Drive-Movies & Show

Car Watch – A new Pop-up Drive-in Cinema in Cologne

Cologne/Bonn Airport during Covid-19 Times (Pictured Story)

Cologne DRIVE IN Movies – More than the Covid-19 Alternative

German Fairy Forest (Deutscher Märchenwald) Altenberg

Arithmeum Bonn – A Museum about Calculations

Hilton Bonn

Historic Mustard Mill Cologne

Cologne Old Town Christmas Market

Cologne Stadtgarten Christmas Market

Cologne Cathedral / Roncalli Square Christmas Market

Stars Of The Galaxy – A Star Wars Shrine in Mönchengladbach

Cologne Harbor Christmas Market at Chocolate Museum

Dusseldorf Airport Photo Tour

Andernach Geyser

On Top of Leverkusen Water Tower

German Blade Museum Solingen

The Scherz-Tour – A Different RheinEnergieSTADION Cologne Tour

Bergisch Historic Trams Wuppertal

Museum Plagiarius Solingen – The Place for Copies

Lindlar Open Air Museum

Alte Dombach Paper Mill

Very Important Postings – July to December 2018

Ratingen-Cromford Textile Factory

The Eau de Cologne Giants – 4711 vs. Farina

Leverkusen Deer Park Reuschenberg (Review)

Dormagen Deer Park Tannenbusch

City Outlet Bad Münstereifel

LINA @ Kunst!Rasen Bonn

History of Gaming in Cologne’s City Museum

Six Intercontinental Flight Weekend – Day 5 (Trip Report)

Six Intercontinental Flight Weekend – Day 1 (Trip Report)
