January 2012
4 posts
Album Review - Early In The Morning - James...
Teetering on the edge of pop folk and alt-country is James Vincent McMorrow’s delectable debut, Early In The Morning.
Hailing from the humble streets of Dublin, McMorrow’s soft, throaty vocals and acoustic driven melodies make for an intimate and snug recording. On paper, the lyrics ‘If I had a boat, I would sail to you; hold you in my arms, ask you to be true’ may sound banal and mushy, yet...
Album Review - Birdy (Self-Titled)
Published on Music Universe 17.01.12
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When a certain musician is garnering a substantial amount of hype, listeners can decide to take one of two paths. We either embrace the parade, or we get all poppy-syndrome on the act and become cynical before even hearing a lyric. In the case of Birdy, I was torn. Because she’s fifteen, I was automatically curious and...
Album Review - Passerby Chorale - Gabriel Lynch
Published on Music Universe 09.01.12
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It’s not that often that you come across a musician with a natural ability to story-tell without an agenda to sound ‘different’ or ‘monumental’. In fact, it could even be his nonchalant way with words and mellow execution that make him just as unique.
[[MORE]] Passerby Chorale is guileless tale of travel and lovers told in a...
EP Review - Passport
Fusing fast beats with killer guitar licks, Passport are the newest local indie outfit to burst onto the scene. To say their self-titled EP is a foot-tapper is one hell of an understatement.
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Working with renowned producer Neil Gray (The Vasco Era, Frowning Clouds, Dan Sultan), their first track Memory opens with a simple yet extremely addictive disco beat – think early...
