To whom this will concern.
I have recorded a new album in my own house, in my own time, with my friends, and it shows.
My name is Dave couse and I am still the greatest.
If you cant believe me then who can we trust.
Niall Crumlish? (state.ie)
I’m conscious of the absurdity of comparing Dave Couse to Beethoven. I have just spent two weeks with Alonewalk and it is such a thrilling and mysterious and moving record that, for now, the comparison stands.
I’m conscious of the absurdity of comparing Dave Couse to Beethoven. I have just spent two weeks with Alonewalk and it is such a thrilling and mysterious and moving record that, for now, the comparison stands.
Nick Kelly? (irish independent)
Couse has returned, Phoenix-like, with — shout it from the rooftops — the finest album of his career. No, really.
Released on 1969 Records, Alonewalk is a total revelation — the songs are written in a more classical mode, with nuanced cello (courtesy of Rike Soller) and electric guitar (courtesy of A House alumnus Fergal Bunbury) embroidering Couse's evocative, soulful piano melodies.
Couse has returned, Phoenix-like, with — shout it from the rooftops — the finest album of his career. No, really.
Released on 1969 Records, Alonewalk is a total revelation — the songs are written in a more classical mode, with nuanced cello (courtesy of Rike Soller) and electric guitar (courtesy of A House alumnus Fergal Bunbury) embroidering Couse's evocative, soulful piano melodies.
Tony clayton-lea? (the irish times)
So much here is the work of a singular songwriter getting to grips (as is his wont) with nitty-gritty subjects in a reflective, almost sombre (but always compelling) manner?
So much here is the work of a singular songwriter getting to grips (as is his wont) with nitty-gritty subjects in a reflective, almost sombre (but always compelling) manner?
Colm O’ Hare? (hotpress)
Dave Couse’s place in the pantheon of great Irish songwriters is assured. His first solo album in five years finds him in a mellow, introspective mood blending classical song structures with pop, post rock and even doo-wop.
The songs range from the poignant, elegiac beauty of ‘what will become of us’ and ‘don’t say a word’ to the melodically quirky ‘good Friday’ which features another singularly unique Irish voice in Cathal coughlan.
Dave Couse’s place in the pantheon of great Irish songwriters is assured. His first solo album in five years finds him in a mellow, introspective mood blending classical song structures with pop, post rock and even doo-wop.
The songs range from the poignant, elegiac beauty of ‘what will become of us’ and ‘don’t say a word’ to the melodically quirky ‘good Friday’ which features another singularly unique Irish voice in Cathal coughlan.
John Meagher? (independent)
A pair of songs, ‘Black and White’ and ‘Don’t say a word’ are as good as anything he’s written, but the Standout song is ‘Good Friday’ With just eight tracks, ‘alonewalk’ doesn’t outlast its welcome and it’s a collection to reward the patient listener.
A pair of songs, ‘Black and White’ and ‘Don’t say a word’ are as good as anything he’s written, but the Standout song is ‘Good Friday’ With just eight tracks, ‘alonewalk’ doesn’t outlast its welcome and it’s a collection to reward the patient listener.
Aidan O’Connor. (Today fm)
While all of this may sound far removed from the caustic rock delivered so confidently by A House, these songs are some of the finest from Couse's pen. The brilliant Dennis Wilson-esque 'All Tomorrows' and duet with Cathal Coughlan on 'Good Friday' would be personal selections, but this is an album awash with so many fabulous songs that every listener will have their favourites.
Never believe what you read.
Yours elegiacally,
Dave.
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