Reviews
WHAT THE REVIEWERS
ARE SAYING IN THE USA:
Bluegrass Unlimited March 2005
"So
Many Times" is a classy production that should introduce the
music of Kevin and Geraldine Gill to audiences far beyond their Irish
borders.”
“Nine of the thirteen titles are originals,
including "Turn of a Coin," "Self-Destruct," and
the instrumentals "Hopping Steel" and "Harmando."
Kevin's bluesy guitar picking, which dominates the proceedings, stands
out.”
The
Bluegrass Connection
"... it is a good production with many original
tunes that may be of interest to recording artists and producers in
addition to those of us who are in the listener category."
"If you are looking for something that is outside the mainstream
of recording efforts by known female singers then give this one a
try."
WHAT THE REVIEWERS
ARE SAYING IN IRELAND:
The Evening Echo 28/10/2004
Folkfile with Paul Drummy
“Now comes So Many Times, Kevin and Geraldine’s first
solo collection. It’s a really terrific album, on which Kevin
and Geraldine’s love of bluegrass and American roots music is
evident from start to finish. Kevin plays finger pick country blues
guitar, five string banjo, dobro, and mandolin- all with the fluid
confidence of a master. Geraldine plays bass and guitar and the clarity
of her dulcet singing is just so easy on the ear.”
Hot Press March 2005 Sarah McQuaid
“Geraldine plays guitar and bass and handles most of the lead
vocals in a rich, relaxed voice that’s a pleasure to listen
to, while Kevin does the fancy finger-picking on banjo, mandolin,
dobro and lead guitar.”
Bluegrass Newsletter Richard Hawkins
"The real revelation of this CD, however, is the Gills’
strength as writers, with six original songs and three original instrumentals.
The song lyrics should be widely known, and ‘Steeleyes’,
‘Hopping Steel’, and ‘Self-Destruct’ deserve
to be jamming favourites..."
WHAT THE REVIEWERS
ARE SAYING IN ENGLAND:
Country Music People Al Moir
“The original songs are well crafted and sit comfortably alongside
those from outside sources which include Some Old Day, one of the
highlights of the album, and My Baby’s Gone, popularised by
the Louvin Brothers.”
Maverick Magazine Alan Cackett March 2005
“Nine of the thirteen tracks are originals and showcase the
pair’s real strengths, especially Kevin’s laidback blues
style on Turn of a Coin and Self- Destruct.
Come Home, written by Kevin , closes the album on a slower note, the
delicate guitar and Dobro being the perfect backdrop for Geraldine’s
sweet, heartfelt vocal.”
Traditional Music Maker February 2005 Graham
Lees
"Geraldine's engaging vocals ring out clear and pure as she steers
us through a sensitive path of heartfelt emotions, with well-scripted
lyrics and sweet melodies that will last a lifetime. Kevin and Geraldine
Gill have a very worthy debut album with So Many Times, including
a first-class selection of songs and instrumentation of the highest
quality."
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