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Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

The Mirror (UK) 5 Stars

This excellent, Dublin-bred troubadour, now based in LA, has won plaudits from Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson since the release of his striking 2003 debut Ten Of Swords. Blending reverberating songs of the soul, hard haunted Celtic odysseys and his raw intimate vocals, Marc's third album shows the respect of legends is well deserved.

Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

The Times (UK)

In a blind test, you’d swear the jingle-jangle of Love Will Rule Our Hearts — the opening song of Marc Carroll’s third solo album — was born in California. You’d be right about the song, though not about its Irish creator, now resident in LA. Carroll’s roots reveal themselves on the earthy acoustic balladeering of Against My Will. Pretty as it is, it’s only when he uncages his inner Byrd — most sublimely on You Just Might Be What I’ve Been Waiting For— that the goosebumps surge up your spine.

Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

The Irish Times (4 Stars)

Dubliner Marc Carroll has been ploughing his own furrow for more than 10 years to very little public recognition or commercial acceptance, yet he continues with his perfect distillation of Irish folk idioms within a notably American pop/punk format. Now based in Los Angeles (after an extended period in London), Carroll releases Dust of Rumour on his own label (following some years of being courted and then disowned by various major labels). It is a record of sweet liberty, beautiful melodies and superbly crafted songs that hint at emotional loss and glass-half- empty sentiments, but with a joyous mix of lilting airs and guitar jingle-jangle that tumble from each song. Another great record from a guy who remains one of Ireland’s virtually lost yet truly great songwriters.

Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

The Sunday Mail (UK, 4 Stars)

Carroll's fourth album and he just keeps sounding better and better. Opener Love Will Rule Our Hearts has a rockier feel that grabs your attention from the off. A late 60s rock feel reminds of The Byrds. Well worth a listen

Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

The Sunday Express, (UK, 4 Stars)

Jangly guitars in all the right places, testimonials from none other than Brian Wilson and Bob Dylan, the Dublin singer-songwriter should be bigger than he is. This is his fourth and best album to date, and while it's predominantly assured Americana - he's now upped sticks to Los Angeles - he doesn't forget his Celtic roots on tracks like Against My Will and Going Home.

Posted in Dust Of Rumour - reviews on 20/10/2010

Dust Of Rumour

Classic Rock

Marc Carroll is Irish, but has lived in America for several years. So, it’s no surprise that Dust Of Rumour (High Noon) indicates inspirations from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and The Byrds. He writes beguilingly creative songs.

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