The Word on Michael McDermott
"Great music. Great lyrics" -Dave Eggers- "If I was a radio programmer, Michael McDermott would be a core artist at my station." - Jim Nelson, A Taste of Triple A- "Michael McDermott is probably the greatest undiscovered rock & roll talent of the last 20 years!" - Stephen King - "His lyrical perspective is truly singular" - Chicago Tribune - "The Great American Novel and The Year It All Went Wrong are two of the most entertaining and well-crafted songs you'll hear all year!" -The Daily Vault- “McDermott may well become one of his generations greatest talents.” -The Washington Post- “Every word he writes is genuine" -Glide - "Smart, personable, relatable rock n roll" -National Public Radio- "He knows his way around a ballad with plenty of blue collar heart to spare" -Entertainment Weekly- "He remains one of the most poignant, thoughtful and melodic storytellers of his generation.” -The Shepherd Express- “Songs that will have you singing in no time" -Metromix St. Louis- "McDermott's powerful writing and new-found enthusiasm are a potent combination.” -Chicago Tribune- “There's a quiet, but somehow pleasant, desperation to most of his songs. They demonstrate a reflective and plaintive soul, reminiscing over loves lost and all the travels in between…." The moral of this tale? I am a new fan of McDermott and definitely recommend this album to lovers of just plain old good music." -Shakefire Media- “His material is catchy and atmospheric, and also more importantly it feels genuine and real \which is a quality that is getting harder and harder to find with this generation of singer/songwriters. If you like Dylan, Springsteen or any of the other Americana/folk rock artists out there definitely consider adding Michael McDermott to your repertoire as he has what it takes to compete with the best of them.” -Cosmos- “So allow me the privilege of turning you onto a guy who you probably didn’t know. Michael McDermott, who is hands down one of the most prolific songwriters of today and whose new record Hey La Hey is so far the brightest gem to cross my desk this year. Not just in country, but in any genre of music. McDermott possesses the kind of dizzyingly brilliance that can put a scent to a heartbreak, ignite a flame with words and then let you feel the fire and taste the tears as if you were there. The kind of raconteur writer who is so connected with himself that he can reach right through the speakers and punch you in the heart.” -American Country Music Magazine- “McDermott is a master of straightforward, piercing lyrics that cut you to the core.” 3 1/2 out of 4 Star Review of Hey La Hey -The Chicago Sun Times- "Hey La Hey harkens back to McDermott’s joyous early 90s beginnings. "Michael McDermott writes them true, and sings like he means it. This is one hell of a record" - Brian Koppelman & David Levien - (Writers of Rounders and Oceans Thirteen) “McDermott may well become one of his generations greatest talents.” -The Washington Post- "His songs simply sing themselves.” -Details Magazine- “He is a powerful folk-rock singer with a developed melodic facility and lots of stage charisma.” -The New York Times- “Michael McDermott deftly weaves folk and Celtic influences through his finely detailed music portraits, which range from rockers to more spiritual acoustic numbers.” -The Philadelphia City Paper- “He”s a singer and poet who might throw a bit of light on things.” --Irish American Press- “Michael McDermott is a valuable songwriter, true to our formless and difficult lives.” -Detroit Metro Times- “McDermott¹s writing remains heavy with imagery few songwriters would dare to muster, but it sounds as if he¹s yearning for understanding rather than being simply didactic.” -Illinois Entertainer- “He’s found a rhythm that really works both dark and light, introspective and retrospective.” -Hard Report- “Michael¹s music is clean and pure, with an emphasis on mature songwriting and lyrical depth.” -FMQB- “Michael’s strength is his poetic lyrical sensibility, and there are many moments on the album that will knock you over.” -Dennis Constantine- "Michael McDermott¹s moving vision of love and remorse is unbeatable.” -Palm Beach Post - “At this moment of diminished expectations, when the very tone of so much rock and roll seems to echo the downsized heart of the age, Michael McDermott is swinging for the fences.” -The Philadelphia Inquirer- “McDermott simultaneously resurrects the validity and vibrancy of the rock and roll form, and he tears at its spiritual foundations looking for meaning.” -True Tunes- “He is without a doubt one of the games most literate writers.” -The Press of Atlantic City- “He remains on of the most poignant, thoughtful and melodic storytellers of his generation.” -Milwaukee Shephard Express- “He introduces a new cast of characters with every release" -addictedtovinyl.com- "McDermott¹s powerful writing and new-found enthusiasm are a potent combination.” -Chicago Tribune- "Dance With Me” is a wild obsessive dance track. Michael McDermott who sounds a little like Springsteen and a little like Bono...but mostly like himself isn't quite a household name yet, but here is some evidence of why he still could be, and should be " - Entertainment Weekly- Stephen King- |
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Michael McDermott visited the studios of WFPK (Louisville) on December 18 to talk about Hey La Hey and perform. A podcast of the interview and performance is now available at http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20091218-michael_mcdermott.mp3 |
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