Hozier by Hozier

Filled with haunting melodies and bluesy guitars, Hozier\'s self-titled debut is a spine-tingling tour of soulful rock ’n’ roll. The Irish singer/songwriter sets the stage with \"Take Me to Church,” where a lover’s lament unfolds with a dose of gothic drama. As the unforgettable album rages on, Hozier’s openhearted storytelling is paired with dusky, understated soul (“Someone New”), explosive blues-rock (“Jackie and Wilson”), and shadowy love ballads (“In a Week”).

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Although the pop singles charts are currently dominated by women, there’s a burgeoning movement of soulful male solo artists taking aim at stardom—led by a group that includes Australian folkie Vance Joy, British R&B star Sam Smith, and now the bluesy Irish singer-songwriter Hozier. Although the latter should receive…

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The 24-year-old is an old soul influenced by the sparseness and unfiltered melancholy of the Delta blues, writes <strong>Caroline Sullivan</strong>

Hozier's debut album makes it easy to fall in love with the Irish musician, says Helen Brown

HozierArtist: HozierGenre: BluesLabel: RubyworksThere is a breach in the natural order when you realise Andrew Hozier-Byrne is just 24-years-old.

Irish singer-songerwriter's debut contains rich pickings. Review by Thomas H Green.