What they’re saying about Strange Loop
What they’re saying about Strange Loop
Reviews are beginning to come in for Strange Loop. Here’s what they’re saying so far..
“One of Australia’s most respected and intimidatingly talented songwriters of the 21st century returns with his second solo record, and it’s captivating.”The Music.com.au – 4.5 stars
“Dempsey clearly had fun writing these songs..the gorgeous Idiot Oracle, the sweet Nobody’s Trying to Tell Me Something…Its an album full of surprises – and 2 decades after he started releasing music,it proves that Dempsey still has inspiration to spare”Rolling Stone – 4 stars
“…. the real strength here lies in the quality and intelligence of the song-writing…an album that consistently delivers highlights”The Upside News – 5 stars
“Bloody Brilliant” – The West Australian – 4.5 stars
“Paul Dempsey’s finest hour…Strange Loop sounds like the love child of Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Ryan Adams & Wilco – quite a musical orgy… Saturday Telegraph
“Sophisticated & thought provoking.Combined with sparse instrumentation, stunning arrangements and a voice that moves effortlessly between gravelly and angelic, it’s a gripping listen.”Music Insight – 9 /10
“Paul Dempsey retains his place as one of Australia’s best songwriters….immediately pleasing, but never predictable. It seems like Dempsey never takes the easy option when writing songs and it means that the songs have an extra kind of depth.”Double J
One of the brightest jewels in Australia’s crown of distinguished composers and lyricists, Paul Dempsey has returned. Strange Loop is a collection of evocative tracks which display clandestine wit…intimate and radiant, Strange Loop is a must listen.”JB Hi-Fi Stack Magazine
“..some of Dempsey’s best writing yet.”The AU Review – 9/10
“David Bowie famously described Bob Dylan’s voice as “sand and glue”. Paul Dempsey has a similar grit to his throaty roar, which finds a new power in his second solo LP. Opener The True Sea is a staggering and seductive seven minutes, setting the tone for an eclectic road movie of a record. The GPS is set for Springsteen-esque Americana, but detours make for a rich album”.The Weekly Review