The Irish performer and songwriter Tony McLoughlin has created a catalogue of literate songs that shine a spotlight in the dark corners of our real lives,while at the same time blending elements of country,folk,americana,and rock into his overall sound.His lived-in voice and captivating melodies can take you places you've never been before.
Anyone interested in the art of writing, and singing their own songs,would have been well advised not to miss Tony, for he has a wonderful way with words, he writes great songs, has a superb timbre to his voice and delivers his songs with a warmth and humanity that cries out to be listened to and understood.
His full sounding Martin guitars too, are the perfect foil for his voice, complimenting it beautifully, and his playing is both delicate and decisive. His easy manner, and the delightful rapport he had with his audience was an education for anyone with the eyes, ears and wit to appreciate it. All in all, it was a display of a Master Craftsman in action.
2002 recorded. The follow up to Cine Rama, by Richard Dobson collaborator Thomm Jutz recorded and produced, this album takes a rockier and more powerful direction. Self produced with a new backing band “ Glory Bound “ treats his songs with a blues/soul feel, the exception being the one cover version on the album “ Jackson “ from Hazlewood, which rocks out with a powerful roots/country feel, where his rough and smokey vocals remind one of Vince Bell, then further on in the album the vocal is similar to the New Music style of Terry Lee Hale. McLoughlin also has a vocal warmth which gives the ballads and mid tempo numbers a superb treatment.