Michael Mcdermott

Michael McDermott | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000002TYR
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,640 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Bells

2. My Own Little World

3. Forever

4. Forgotten

5. Say Hey Charlie Boy

6. Suzie's Got a Brand New Hat

7. Summer Days

8. Deidre Dances

9. Legendary

10. Wounded

11. Come Around Mary

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant., June 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Mcdermott (Audio CD)

"Michael McDermott" is a brilliant album that ranks among my all-time favorites by any artist. It combines Springsteen-like storytelling with the spiritual searching of Van Morrison, and most amazingly, does it in a way that is uniquely Michael McDermott. His songs contain a lyrical intelligence and depth that is not only rare in contemporary music, but also stand among the best that I have ever heard. The insightful lyrics are matched with unusually rich musical arrangements to create songs which touch the soul; songs of struggle and hope, regret and redemption, longing and surrender. Stephen King, in the liner notes for the album, captures what I want to say better than I can: "I'm always startled by the inability of words to express how good really good rock and roll music can be, but I always know it when I hear it. . . and besides, words are all I have. So let me say it simple: Michael McDermott is a great artist, and this is a great album. Listen and see if you don't agree."

5.0 out of 5 stars A Musical Cornicopia Of Emotion, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Mcdermott (Audio CD)

Michael McDermott is simply nothing short of a genius. From the haunting chimes of "Bells" to the unbelieveble hidden track,"#45", Michael puts his heart and soul into every last breath and note. He also played 90% of the instruments on this album. When EMI folded and left him out to dry it was just another said story of a music company who had no idea what they were doing or what they had in their artists...It makes me sick. I don't understand how you cannot listen to this CD and disagree. I hear that he is with a local bar band in Chicago called Pawn Shop. If there are any label exces reading these reviews, I suggest you get off your sorry asses and go sign and promote this guy. If you can't see what we are talking about, then I blame your bosses for giving you your jobs....

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless, May 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Mcdermott (Audio CD)

I totally agree with the other review. I worked for the label back when Gethsemane came out and was horrified that the label did absolutely nothing to promote him!!! He is a musical genius, and every song touches something in me. On top of everything else he is a geniune beautiful person. I have truly been blessed knowing this man. I am eagerly awaiting anything new!!!!