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Absolutely Brilliant.

06/17/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Michael McDermott" is a brilliant album that ranks among my all-time favorites by any artist. It combines Springsteen-like storytelling with the spiritual searching of Van Morrison, and most amazingly, does it in a way that is uniquely Michael McDermott. His songs contain a lyrical intelligence and depth that is not only rare in contemporary music, but also stand among the best that I have ever heard. The insightful lyrics are matched with unusually rich musical arrangements to create songs which touch the soul; songs of struggle and hope, regret and redemption, longing and surrender. Stephen King, in the liner notes for the album, captures what I want to say better than I can: "I'm always startled by the inability of words to express how good really good rock and roll music can be, but I always know it when I hear it. . . and besides, words are all I have. So let me say it simple: Michael McDermott is a great artist, and this is a great album. Listen and see if you don't agree.""

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Richard W. Keeney | Minneapolis,MN | 12/17/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"STEPHEN "For God's Sake" KING wrote the liner notes for this CD!

It's like reading the ultimate fan letter. Imagine that you are a struggling artist snd you get a little note from the biggest selling popular author in the world! Enough with the fancy punctuation; Michael's music sings for itself. Buy any of his cd's and be happy.



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