Lou McMahon
Delicate Dancer
Self released
8/10
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Organiser and curator of Lahinch’s White Horse Sessions, Lou McMahon, has taken a small break from bringing the best of Irish musical talents to the Clare masses to push her own musical creativity a little. And about time too.
Delicate Dancer, the new EP from the Sixmilebridge singer songwriter, is a lovely taster of the undoubted talent that McMahon possesses.
From the early moments of opening track A River, the listener is left with no illusion – this is no ordinary, middle-of-the-road singer songwriter. McMahon’s deft yet uncomplicated style of writing is a real highlight of this record.
The EP ebbs and flows, from the slower more ponderous Hourglass (my standout track of the record) to the smoky jazz-trad crossover of Wide Eyed Lady, but never fails to capture the listeners attention.
This is a very decent record from McMahon. Delicate Dancer not only points to a huge potential for the future but also show that she already has the songs at her disposal now to make an impact. Anyone with an interest in music in Clare will wish her well.
Andrew Hamilton
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