From: The Irish Times 15.08.01

Article: CD Review

Author: Kevin Courtney

Article Title: One Of These Kids

The affable Mr. Courtney is one of the better singer/songwriters on the Irish scene, and he can be found often in Whelans, Dublin, warming hearts with his gentle, self-effacing tunes. Rather than wait around to be discovered by Paul McGuinness, Courtney has had the wherewithal to put out his own debut album, helped a little by such musician friends as Ray Beggan and Paul Smith.

Courtney's songwriting is perhaps a little cosy and inoffensive, although 'Please Somebody', 'Sensible Shoes' and 'Fingers and Face' are well-rounded, subtly engaging tunes. 'Fairy Dance' and 'Chosen' however, wander off on winding acoustic guitar chord progressions, while 'Vociferous Consciousness Impulse' sounds like an aimless, New Age-y improv. At least 'Cushingtown' knows exactly where it's going: down to Dublin town on a whimsical, folksy stroll.