KIERAN HALPIN - A Box of Words and Tunes
SOS Records CDSOS017
All the songs on this album (one of the eighteen he has made) are Kieran Halpin originals.
They have differing appeal; some of the lyrics are comments on worldly matters,
some are about personal relationships and some are just a poetical compliment to a tune.
I selected three that were instantly likable, but the rest grew on me, until I liked them all.
Simple, Judgement Day and Walk Like a Champion seem to be dialogue from arguments;
whereas Singing Boots is quite a tender song and might be something of a compensation.
A Letter to America carries weighty thoughts, as does Nothing To Show For It All,
perhaps Kieran’s most successful song? The sleeve notes include a diary of his extensive
travelling to assemble the vocal harmonies and complimentary instrumental
(there are nice cello and keyboard) contributions, and the result is excellent.
He’s certainly prolific. A visit to www.kieranhalpin.com should convince you of that.
Paul Hawkins
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