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In the early 21st century, it seems like the number of true storytellers in the realm of roots rock is rapidly diminishing. But then along comes a gentleman like Damien Dempsey, who appears poised to save the day, as evidenced by his 2007 release, To Hell or Barbados. The Irish singer/songwriter/guitarist has received acclaim by such fellow renowned artists as Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor, and with good reason -- Dempsey's tunes hark back to a day when folk-based musicians were more concerned with penning their next tell-all tale of life, rather than merely penning songs in hope of selling to an advertiser. Take a tune like "How Strange," for instance -- while holding no surprises in band instrumentation, it's Dempsey's vocals that supply the song's muscle. That said, Dempsey isn't looking to get pigeonholed into a single sound/approach, as evidenced by the bare-bones "Chase the Light," the electronic-tinged album-closing "The City," and "Serious," on which Dempsey assumes the role of an actor (as dialogue is featured rather than traditional singing). To Hell or Barbados is folk and roots rock with substance, with the sound of Ireland mixed in for good measure. A most intriguing cocktail.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
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Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Limited
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Limited
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Zingaman, Producer - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Kenny Clare, Bass - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Limited
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Limited
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Drums, Engineer, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Composer, Drums, Engineer, Lyricist, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass, Composer, Lyricist - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Ireland) Ltd.
Damien Dempsey, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - John Reynolds, Composer, Drums, Engineer, Lyricist, Producer - Alan Branch, Engineer - Eamonn De Barra, Whistles - John McLoughlin, Guitar - Tim Oliver, Engineer - Kenny Clare, Bass - Zingaman, Producer - Conor McKeon, Uilleann Pipes - Jean-Paul Romann, Producer - Julian Wilson, Keyboards - Justin Adams, Guitar - Marco Pirroni, Guitar - Sharon Shannon, Accordion - Gerry O'Connor, Banjo - Caroline Dale, Cello - Yamina Nid El Mourid - Nadia Nid El Mourid - Dave Murphy
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Ireland) Ltd.
Album review
In the early 21st century, it seems like the number of true storytellers in the realm of roots rock is rapidly diminishing. But then along comes a gentleman like Damien Dempsey, who appears poised to save the day, as evidenced by his 2007 release, To Hell or Barbados. The Irish singer/songwriter/guitarist has received acclaim by such fellow renowned artists as Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor, and with good reason -- Dempsey's tunes hark back to a day when folk-based musicians were more concerned with penning their next tell-all tale of life, rather than merely penning songs in hope of selling to an advertiser. Take a tune like "How Strange," for instance -- while holding no surprises in band instrumentation, it's Dempsey's vocals that supply the song's muscle. That said, Dempsey isn't looking to get pigeonholed into a single sound/approach, as evidenced by the bare-bones "Chase the Light," the electronic-tinged album-closing "The City," and "Serious," on which Dempsey assumes the role of an actor (as dialogue is featured rather than traditional singing). To Hell or Barbados is folk and roots rock with substance, with the sound of Ireland mixed in for good measure. A most intriguing cocktail.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:54
- Main artists: Damien Dempsey
- Composer: Damien Dempsey
- Label: Clear Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Folk
(P) 2007 Clear Records under exclusive licence to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Ireland) Ltd.
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