O (2003) When Rice sings "I can't take my eyes off of you/And so it is," backed by a haunting cello and an acoustic guitar, it's hard… Damien Rice Folk
Music Review

O (2003)

Damien Rice
Reviewed by Catherine Wise | Jul 18, 2003

Details Release Date: Jun 10, 2003; Lead Performance: Damien Rice; Genre: Folk

When Rice sings ''I can't take my eyes off of you/And so it is,'' backed by a haunting cello and an acoustic guitar, it's hard not to melt. On his evocative debut, O, the Irish singer-songwriter shifts from opera-infused ballads to delicate folk compositions with aplomb. Reminiscent of James Taylor and Jeff Buckley, Rice is both vulnerable and seductive -- and sure to find an audience on this side of the pond.

Originally posted Jul 18, 2003 Published in issue #719 Jul 18, 2003 Order article reprints