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Owensie

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Owensie joined OOAL at the end of 2010, with the label releasing the debut album Aliens, on February 4^th, 2011.

   Owensie: Aliens by OOAL

Biography/Info

Aliens is a collection of nine exquisitely crafted compositions that marry classical guitar intricacies with a contemporary folk delivery from the talented Dublin songwriter, a one-time member of Puget Sound & Terrordactyl, and currently guitarist with rock outfit Realistic Train. Recorded by James Eager (Jogging, Enemies, etc) at the Hive Studios, Owensie was joined by Andy Mooney (percussion), Mick Roe (drums), Julia Mahon (piano, piano and string arrangements) , Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh (viola) and Paddy Dexter (cello).

• "Emerges as a startling new talent with this wonderfully assured debut", 4/5, Irish Independent
• "A peaceful album to fall asleep to, and what's more, an exciting one to make up with", 4/5 Hot Press
• "It’s the clever, slow-paced reps and carefully layered undertones that leap to the fore", 4/5, State.ie
• "A quietly evocative and memorable record that deserves to be heard - and adored", 4/5, Sunday Business Post
• "An album of thoughtful and intelligent acoustic music", 80%, Wearenoise.com
• "Leaves a warm soft feeling", 4/5, Heinekenmusic.ie
• "More than deserves your attention, it’s a triumph", 8/10, Drop-d.ie
• "These 'Aliens' deserve to be welcomed into your home", 4/5, RTE.IE