4 Star Review in the new edition of MOJO MAGAZINE for Irish Singer-songwriter Cormac O Caoimh.
The new edition of Mojo Magazine is out now (with David Bowie on the cover).
Irish singer-songwriter, Cormac O Caoimh has received an excellent 4 star review.
“Acoustic gems from the Cork Singer-Songwriter. Each song superglues to the memory”
Cormac released his third solo cd this year and has received an overwhelming number of excellent and super-positive reviews (from among others Hot press, The Sunday Times, The Daily Star, Golden Plec, Americana UK, Folkwords, Songwriter Magazine, Fatea Magazine, We are Noise, and Whisperinandhollerin )and many more music blogs who championed the album very early on and he can now add Mojo Magazine to the list who included his self-released third album in the Feb 2015 edition of their magazine.
You can read all the reviews in full here:
http://www.cormacocaoimh.net/themoonlosesitsmemory.html
All 14 songs from the cd have also received airplay on national and local stations in Ireland and the UK and across Europe reaching over 1 million listeners.
To celebrate Cormac is giving away the latest single (Yellow Crumbs) away for free on bandcamp
https://cormaco.bandcamp.com/track/yellow-crumbs-single
You can listen to the full album and
https://cormaco.bandcamp.com/album/the-moon-loses-its-memory
“Acoustic Gems from the Cork singer-songwriter. Each song superglues to the memory ” **** Mojo Magazine
“This is one album you should not ignore” – Folkwords
“O Caoimh has achieved something here that most songwriters aspire to” – Instrumentali
“will accompany me on my travels in the future, given it’s uplifitng and strong pop-folk vibe” – Remy’s Music & Film Guide
“An effortlessly charming album” – Songwriter Magazine
“a tour de force” – Americana UK
“a refreshingly broad album.. an amalgamation of art and music.. the result is intriguingly beautiful..I’m definitely a fan.”- Inserttitle.ie
“Leeside singer/songwriter Cormac O Caoimh explores darker subject matter on his third album and flirts with indie pop, folk and jazz among other genres” – The Daily Star
“Cormac’s songs are like little sculptures… considered, shaped and honed into things of beauty that find their way to your soul.”
– Fiachna Ó Braonáin (Hothouse Flowers)
“if there’s any justice in this mad musical world, those who have not heard of this man will be in the minority very soon” – Golden Plec
“it really got its claws into me…I can’t stop playing it” – Musician.ie
“this album is a tour de force” – AmericanaUK
“Cormac O Caoimh’s Cork-accented folk shines..with his gentle lilt showing the strength of these songs” – The Ticket/Irish Times
“a versatile masterpiece” – Celebrity Café
“rooted in the ethos of Elvis Costello and Paddy McAloon” – The Sunday Times
“this a brew that’s stronger than you think, you take in its smooth taste and captivating aromas, before discovering there is more strength/caffeine beneath the surface than you were expecting and it’s a bit edgier than you were lead to believe.” – Fatea Magazine
“This weaving, concept album is simply amazing” – GiggingNI.com
“it exudes quality lyrics and exceptional musicality”- Ralph’s Life
“wonderful collection of songs by this excellent independent singer/songwriter” – Geoffrey Bennett/Musicians Together
““Cormac O’ Caoimh’s songwriting is akin to that of the ‘80s school of wordsmiths such as Lloyd Cole, Paddy McAloon and even Elvis Costello….a songwriter to be reckoned with” – Hot Press
“placing himself at an interesting arms-length remove from the (singer-songwriter) genre..an impressive album of folk-pop songs” – we are noise
“a real tour de force…a warm folksy masterpiece..an excellent piece of work..9/10 stars” – whisperinandhollerin
“excellent songs, fine guitar work and tasteful arrangements” – Martin Bridgeman KCLR
“Subtle, thoughtful lyrics, and that smooth, honeyed delivery, make his material a joy to the listening ear” – Roy Thompson, Ballymore Acoustic Gigs
“Beautiful new album. Highly Recommended” – The 4 Of Us
“Cormac’s songs are simultaneously exciting and innovative, as well as warm and accessible” – The Bard Sessions
“What is conceived here is a mark of triumph” – U&I Magazine
” his warm, intimate vocals and intricate yet free-flowing guitar playing are the real joys here, ensuring O’Caoimh’s star still shines bright” – Leonard’s Lair
“an artist hitting his creative stride and one of the finest I’ve heard this year” – Niallofcork
“His warm and delicate guitar combines to make an enthralling and striking third solo album” – Fatea Magazine
